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UndergraduateMaster of Earth SciencesUCAS: F703

Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£36,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study 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 4-year full-time structure. Our MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences course is a 4 year degree programme that will allow you to study at one of our worldwide partner universities whilst completing the third year of your degree. This experience can boost your prospects in the job market and give you a new perspective on your subject area. On our course you will learn to read the 4.5 billion-year record of the Earth, including the formation of our solar system, the evolution of living systems and changing environmental conditions, while also studying the sustainable development of Earth's energy and resources. 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

Earth Materials and Mineralogy
Planetary Evolution and Solar System Formation
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Palaeobiology and Evolution
Environmental Geology and Climate Change
Energy Resources and Sustainability
Geochemistry and Isotope Analysis
Field Geology and Surveying Techniques
UCAS Code:F703
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB, including at least one science subject. Subjects considered to be science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Geography. If Geography is the only science subject being taken, the offer will typically specify an A in Geography and applicants may first be required to attend an interview online or in person to assess their suitability for the course. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: ABB, including at least one science subject. Subjects considered to be science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Geography. If Geography is the only science subject being taken, the offer will typically specify an A in Geography and applicants may first be required to attend an interview online or in person to assess their suitability for the course. Find out more about contextual admissions. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including at least one science subject. We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£147,200

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 Sciences with International Study as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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