Earth Science vs Geophysics??

It depends what you want to do with your degree.
A survey was once done by the AAPG across the UK, America and Canada, showing that oil companies vastly preferred graduates with "Geoscience" degrees rather than Geophysics or Geology. I am assuming that Earth Sciences is just a different name for Geoscience, and thus in terms of undergrad prospects, a broader Earth Sciences qualification would trump a Geology or Geophysics qualification.

I'd have thought that Geoscience = Geology, not Earth Sciences. There are some Universities in the UK that do offer degrees with "Geoscience" in the name and these seem to be more similar to straight Geology degrees than Earth Science degrees.

No, they are two different things. In America anyway.
Guys, this study is most definitely out of date now, but I would be surprised if the gist of it didn't stand.
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/geo/pdfdocs/skillssurvey.pdf

Liverpool. Ask away if you need any questions answered.

Hi, which course are you taking in Liverpool? I have an unconditional letter for Msc in Petroleum Reservoir Geosicence in Liverpool and Exploration Geophysics in Leeds. which one do you think is better?

Hello.

If you end up in Liverpool, you'll meet me What is your undergraduate degree? To answer the question, Geophysics
I'm also interested in the MSc at Leeds however..

Would you be able to refine your question? Better in terms of what?

Hi!!! It'd be great to meet you.

I am a Geophysicist from Mexico, both programmes look great! I can't decide which one to choose, I wanna work in the oil industry, any recommendation?

A lot of our graduates at Liverpool get hired by companies such as Shell, BP etc and they come back every year for 'networking'. Also, geophysics companies hire too.

If both courses appeal to you, it's down to where you'd want to live for the year. Both cities are amazing. I personally (since I've lived in Liverpool for a while now) would go to Leeds. The geology/geophysics department here are exceptional though. They're really passionate, always make time for you and you'll get to know them on a first name basis.

Wow, thanks for the information! You know much about Liverpool, do you work in the university?

Something I was worriedabout Liverpool is that the programme seems to be made for geologist, is it right? It seems there isn’t much geophysics in the programme and in the university.

And sth I was worried about Leeds is that all courses look like my major in Mexico, as it last 5 years.

That’s why it’s so difficult to choose.

5 years?! could you link me to the course?

I mean, my major in geophysics last 5 years, in UK only 3 or 4 right?

http://www.ingenieria.unam.mx/paginas/Carreras/planes2010/ingGeofisica_Plan.htm

The msc Exploration geophysics in Leeds is only one year but similar courses to the ones I've taken

Can anyone help me to decide between Earth Science and Geophysics?
I'm just starting A2 year soon so I need to write a personal statement pretty soon.
If I apply for Earth Sciences I could apply to some unis I really like the look of and would love to apply for (st Andrews, Durham, maybe Oxford) but if I apply for Geophysics then I'm not such a fan of the unis that offer the course (although there is the added bonus of a year abroad offered).
However, I would prefer to study geophys even though the two courses are pretty similar.
So any advice? A course I slightly prefer but a uni I don't like as much? Or a uni I really like with a course I don't like quite as much? Help!

Can anyone help me to decide between Earth Science and Geophysics?
I'm just starting A2 year soon so I need to write a personal statement pretty soon.
If I apply for Earth Sciences I could apply to some unis I really like the look of and would love to apply for (st Andrews, Durham, maybe Oxford) but if I apply for Geophysics then I'm not such a fan of the unis that offer the course (although there is the added bonus of a year abroad offered).
However, I would prefer to study geophys even though the two courses are pretty similar.
So any advice? A course I slightly prefer but a uni I don't like as much? Or a uni I really like with a course I don't like quite as much? Help!

I can send you my personal statement as an example if you want since my offer is now unconditional anyway. My personal statement was unashamedly targeted at Oxford but I honestly described my interests in the Earth Sciences which mainly involves the physics side, so I addressed all the courses. I don't think it's difficult to apply to Earth Sciences and Geophysics courses since the latter is simply a part of the former (it's not like trying to write a PS for Medicine and Chemistry, or Biology and Chemistry). As long as it's clear that your main interests are with the physical sciences whilst you appreciate the holistic nature of the Earth Sciences, you'll be fine. I had two interviews for straight-Geophysics and both were very happy with what I said.

Hi could u possible send me ur personal statement, so i could see examples of extra curriculars. Thank you