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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences) (Q64-EAR)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences) (Q64-EAR) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Earth science is the study of how our planet evolved and the forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the earth that we live on. In this specialist route available in our ​BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll learn why volcanoes occur, what fossils indicate about past environments, how the oceans regulate climate and why sea-level changes. As well as gaining an understanding of earth sciences, you’ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Plate Tectonics and Volcanology
Mineralogy and Petrology
Palaeontology and Stratigraphy
Sedimentology and Depositional Systems
Physical Oceanography and Climate
Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Earth Sciences Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,000£27,500£35,500
5 years£21,000£31,000£40,000

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

40%Working
25%Studying
25%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Open University

Open University offers Natural Sciences (Earth Sciences) (Q64-EAR) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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