Overview

Course description

The Earth and Planetary Sciences with a Research Placement programme at The University of Manchester 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.

Focussed on a holistic understanding of Earth systems in order to learn from the past, comprehend the present and influence the future. As Earth Science is at the crossroads of the natural sciences, it provides an enriching alternative to a single honours degree in subjects such as maths, physics, chemistry, geography or biology, and can open the door to an exciting range of career options.

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. And on your doorstep will be some of the UK's wildest settings, ideal for outdoor learning.

During your time with us you will be a part of a dynamic community trying to answer some of the most pressing global issues that we all face. Your work could make a contribution to solving some of the world's greatest challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding the Earth

The Natural Scientist's Toolkit

Practical and Professional Skills Development

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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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Environmental Sciences View 150 other Bachelors in Geology 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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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Manchester and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Typical A-level offer: 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.

Typical contextual A-level offer: Grades AAB 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.

Refugee/care-experienced offer: Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.

Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.

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

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Available Scholarships

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