Course options
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Qualification
Master of Earth Sciences - MEarthSci
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Our 4 year integrated master's degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences will give you significant research experience, a highly desirable skillset for future employers in both academia and industry and invaluable if you wish to go on and study for a PhD.Focussed on a holistic understanding of Earth systems in order to learn from the past, comprehend the present and influence the future. As Earth Science is at the crossroads of the natural sciences, it provides an enriching alternative to a single honours degree in subjects such as maths, physics, chemistry, geography or biology, and can open the door to an exciting range of career options.On our course you will learn to read the 4.5 billion-year record of the Earth, including the formation of our solar system, the evolution of living systems and changing environmental conditions, while also studying the sustainable development of Earth's energy and resources. And on your doorstep will be some of the UK's wildest settings, ideal for outdoor learning.During your time with us you will be a part of a dynamic community trying to answer some of the most pressing global issues that we all face. Your work could make a contribution to solving some of the world's greatest challenges.
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£ 36,800per year
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University information
University of Manchester
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University League Table
24th
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Campus address
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
19th out of 29
7th out of 46 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 225138 62%12th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%24th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.25 81%12th
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Entry standards
/ Max 229195 85%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%17th
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Student satisfaction
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