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 56% 10% 0% £9250 £40940 182 London On campus Full-time
Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad MSc Imperial College of Science 56% 10% 0% £9250 £40940 164 London On campus Full-time
Earth and Planetary Science BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science 56% 10% 0% £9250 £40940 145 London On campus Full-time
Planetary Science with Astronomy CertHE Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-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 of Liverpool

25% Natural and social science professionals
15% Health associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Therapy professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
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.