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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: F520
Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad
Imperial College LondonLondon, England
4 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£40,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Imperial College London, the MSci Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Find out how solid planetary bodies are explored using geological and geophysical principles. This degree focuses on planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, along with geological and geophysical processes in the Solar System. You will also learn about geosciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and computing as part of an interdisciplinary degree. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £44,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
French Massif Central
Pyrenees
French Alps
North West Scotland
UCAS Code:F520
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Our minimum entry standard is AAA overall, to include: A in Mathematics A in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics Additionally: GCSE grade B/6 in an appropriate modern foreign language General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.. Students taking English exam board science A-levels will be required to pass the practical endorsement. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics at higher level Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. |
| UCAS Points | 144 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£10,050
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £34,000 | £40,000 | £50,000 |
| 3 years | £34,500 | £44,000 | £60,500 |
| 5 years | £42,500 | £59,000 | £82,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 47% above UK average salary
This course
£44,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 97% above UK average salary
This course
£59,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
92%Learning resources
81%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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