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Planetary Science Bachelors & Masters in London
| 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 | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £35100 | 168 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Earth and Planetary Science with a Year Abroad MSc | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £35100 | 168 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Planetary Sciences GradCert | Birkbeck, University of London | 91% | 5% | 5% | £2270 | £3305 | 168 | London | On campus Part-time |
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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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
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 |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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.
