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UndergraduateMaster of Earth SciencesUCAS: F011

Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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5 yearsDuration
£26,300Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Earth and Planetary Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in one of the following subject areas: - Earth and Planetary Sciences, BSc - Earth and Planetary Sciences, MEarthSci - Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience, MEarthSci - Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study, MEarthSci On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physic... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mathematical Foundations for Science
Physics for Earth Sciences
Chemistry Fundamentals
Academic Skills and Communication
Information and Communications Technology
Introduction to Earth Processes
Planetary Science Essentials
Foundation Year Group Project
UCAS Code:F011
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, including one of Mathematic, Physics or Chemistry. Mathematics at Standard Level is required if not taken at Higher Level. For this programme of study we will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,300

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£131,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£23,000£26,500£32,000
5 years£28,500£35,000£45,000

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
£26,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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

63%Working
13%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
446+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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