Overview

An Earth and Planetary Sciences (Hons) honours degree in the Earth and Planetary Sciences (Hons) programme offered at The University of Manchester is focused on a holistic understanding of Earth systems in order to learn from the past, understand the present and influence the future. As Earth Science is at the cross-roads of the natural sciences, it provides an enriching alternative to a single-subject honours degree, and can open the door to an exciting range of career options.

The MEarthSci offers you the flexibility to tailor your interest in the Earth and Planetary Sciences in one of six areas of specialisation: Geology, Geochemistry, Geology with Physical Geography, Planetary Science, Palaeobiology or Energy and Resources. The degree includes extensive field and practical training, with UK and overseas field courses in every year of study.

Career opportunities

We work closely together with graduate employers to ensure that the training our undergraduates receive during their Earth and Planetary Science degree equips them for getting a great graduate job and excelling in it. Our graduates' jobs include Scientific Research, Finance, Policy, blue-chip Management, Environmental Consultancy and Earth Resources.

Our close links with employers highlight the key skills they desire in our graduates. Key amongst these is an enthusiasm for learning. In the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences we are passionate about our work on climate science, ecosystem conservation, micro-plastic pollution, dinosaur evolution, volcanoes, Earth's formation and the distribution of resources within it. This passion is shared with our students, producing an enthusiasm and capacity for learning which serves them throughout their careers and lives.

Programme Structure

Course included:

Understanding the Earth

The Natural Scientist's Toolkit

Practical and Professional Skills Development

Geology

Planetary Science

Geochemistry

Energy and Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

More details

The final deadline is 30 June, however, we recommend you apply until 25 January.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 249 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

Grades AAA which should include at least one science subject. If any of your science A levels include a separate practical component, you must also achieve a Pass in this component

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade C minimum or grade 4 in the newly reformed GCSE qualification.

International Baccalaureate

36 points in total (6,6,6 at HL including 1 science)

Tuition Fee

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International

33500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33500 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Earth and Planetary Sciences (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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