Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year MEarthSci
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year MEarthSci and other courses in Earth Sciences at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Earth Sciences 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 | £25000 | £26500 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £28000 | £21500 - £32000 | £26000 - £41000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24981 | £24496 | £28785 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Earth and Planetary Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in one of the following subject areas:
- Earth and Planetary Sciences, BSc
- Earth and Planetary Sciences, MEarthSci
- Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience, MEarthSci
- Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study, MEarthSci
On the Foundation Year you will study mathematics, physics and chemistry. In addition, you will take modules in Academic Skills and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). You will also complete a group project, related to your intended degree programme and supervised by an academic from your future Department.
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.
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Manchester
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 with an Integrated Foundation Year MEarthSci at The University of Manchester
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Other Health Professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
All Earth Sciences courses of The University of Manchester
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With no less than 5.5 in each individual component. |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With no less than 5.5 in each individual component. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year MEarthSci
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees for entry in 2024 have not yet been set. For entry in 2023 the tuition fees were £9,250 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2024 entry.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #12
- #17
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #15
- #20
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #11
- #51
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #11
- #136
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #3
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #6
- #19
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
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- #5
- #28
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Manchester
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Planetary Science”: 1440 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Earth and Planetary Science Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 56% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | 182 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad MSc | Imperial College of Science | 56% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | 164 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Science with an Integrated Foundation Year BSc | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | £9250 | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement MEarthSci | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study MEarthSci | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Sciences MEarthSci | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience MEarthSci | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
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Planetary Sciences MSc | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £10000 | £22000 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
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Environmental Geoscience MSc | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad MSc | Imperial College of Science | 56% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £40940 | 164 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023