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UndergraduateMaster of Environmental ScienceUCAS: F905
Environmental Science with a Research Placement
University of ManchesterManchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£36,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MEnvSci Environmental Science with a Research Placement at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our MEnvSci Environmental Science with Research Placement course is a 4 year degree programme that will give you significant research experience by allowing you to spend a year outside Manchester working full-time in one of the world's leading research labs. During your research placement you will become a scientist by producing original results at the forefront of your chosen field. After your year of research, you will return to Manchester and take Year 4 courses, including an independent research project. 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 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course structure
The department
Skills
UCAS Code:F905
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
| 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
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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: £27,000 — 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
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-04 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
68%Working
10%Studying
8%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-04 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
92%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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