BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences
About this course
BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences, a degree focused on Earth systems and environmental processes. Students can choose to complete an optional foundation year before starting the main course of study. The first year covers foundational concepts through Understanding the Earth Part 1, Understanding the Earth Part 2, Natural Scientist’s Toolkit – Part I, and Practical and Professional Skills I.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including at least one science or mathematics subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences (F701) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 34%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 12%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding the Earth Part 1
- Understanding the Earth Part 2
- Natural Scientist’s Toolkit – Part I
- The Natural Scientist's Toolkit II
- Practical and Professional Skills I
- Practical and Professional Skills II
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of Manchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of Manchester?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of Manchester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
How many students continue on BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences at University of Manchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.