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Master of Earth Sciences - MEarthSci
Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement
University of Manchester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement course at University of Manchester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
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. 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.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £35,000 per year |
| International | £35,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F705
Here's what University of Manchester says about its Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement course.
Our MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences 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.
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.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Earth Sciences - MEarthSci
Department
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Location
Main Site | Manchester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Earth sciences
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Manchester students who took the Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
54%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
59%
low
Organisation and management
59%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
61%
low
How well organised is your course?
55%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Manchester. These students are taking Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Geography | A | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Physics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Manchester graduates who took Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
65%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Sales occupations
10%
Natural and social science professionals
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Manchester graduates who took Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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