Planetary Science Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Earth and Planetary Science Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 91% 5% 5% £9250 £35100 168 London On campus Full-time
Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad MSc Imperial College of Science 91% 5% 5% £9250 £35100 168 London On campus Full-time
Planetary Sciences GradCert Birkbeck, University of London 91% 5% 5% £2270 £3305 168 London On campus Part-time
Planetary Science with Astronomy BSc (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - £9250 £14560 - London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Planetary Science

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of Planetary Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Specialisations within Planetary Science

  • Space Mission Planning and Control
  • Astrobiology
  • Geology
  • Oceanography
  • Engineering

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Planetary Science

  • Mathematical skills
  • Determination
  • Hard- working personality
  • Logical reasoning skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Planetary Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

Jobs of graduates of Planetary Science (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Planetary Science at University College London

30% Information Technology Professionals
15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15% Natural and social science professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Finance Professionals
5% Conservation and environment professionals
5% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions


Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Planetary Science, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Earth and Planetary Science - Msci (Hons) at Imperial College of Science received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 35 respondents.