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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F6FY
Earth Sciences with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Derby, the BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Tackle the problems of today and the future. On this course, after you've finished your Foundation Year, you’ll develop an understanding of natural and environmental hazards, their management, mitigation, and adaption to these hazards, such as climate change, volcanic eruptions, flooding, and earthquakes. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE Study an exciting and engaging multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary course that covers a range of subject areas and sits on the boundary between the sciences, physical geography and human geography Explore the physical, chemical, and biological sys... International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Mineralogy and Rock Formation
Earth's Interior Structure and Plate Tectonics
Atmospheric Processes and Climate Systems
Environmental Hazards and Risk Assessment
Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution
Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Ecological Systems and Biodiversity
Sustainable Resource Management and Net-Zero Transition
UCAS Code:F6FY
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DDD |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,600
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £23,500 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
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▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH26-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
71%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
44%Learning resources
93%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Derby
University of Derby offers Earth Sciences with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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