Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons)
Imperial College of Science
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Astronomy at Imperial College of Science for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Astronomy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Astronomy at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £36000 | £43000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £34000 | £26000 - £42500 | £29500 - £53500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of Imperial College of Science
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25445 | £25398 | £29844 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21608 - £29589 | £19838 - £31893 | £22992 - £38785 |
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Course Description
This course is accredited from the Geological Society of London and the Royal Astronomical Society. As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of Royal School of Mines (ARSM) on completion of this course.
Find out how solid planetary bodies are explored using geological and geophysical principles.
This degree focuses on planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, along with geological and geophysical processes in the Solar System. You will also learn about geosciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and computing as part of an interdisciplinary degree.
During the first two years, you'll take core subjects alongside students from other Earth Science degrees.
In your third year, you can choose from optional geology or physics modules, such as astrobiology, earth systems, planetary physics, ore deposits and collisions.
As part of our courses, you'll engage in fieldwork, which allows you to put knowledge into practice and develop valuable skills.
Some students have the option to work in the field mapping the geology of areas such as the Greek Cyclades, French Massif Central, Pyrenees, French Alps, and North West Scotland.
The planetary sciences are extremely popular due to the abundance of active and upcoming missions, requiring students to know the fundamentals of geosciences but also to be familiar with current knowledge and research problems.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons) at Imperial College of Science
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 69 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 69 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £40940 | year 1 |
| International | £40940 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
of Imperial College of Science
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 38 different rankings
Positions of Imperial College of Science in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Imperial College of Science in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #12
- #14
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #5
- #43
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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About Imperial College of Science
List of 58 Bachelor and Master Courses from Imperial College of Science - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Imperial College of Science
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Total number of students enrolled at Imperial College of Science by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11625
- postgraduates:
- 9255
- Total:
- 20880
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Planetary Science”: 1305 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £36000 3 years after graduation and £43000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (30%), Elementary occupations (25%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (20%), Skilled trades occupations (15%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 87. This means that 87% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Imperial College of Science achieved the highest ranking for Physics. It is ranked #14 in (Physics). See all subject rankings for Imperial College of Science.
- Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Imperial College of Science.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 145 which is among the
Percentile among all Planetary Science students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024