- UCAS course code
- F701
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Early clearing information
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If you already have your exam results, meet the entry requirements, and are not holding an offer from a university or college, then you may be able to apply to this course.
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)
BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences
Study a course with real world applications at a UK top ten University in Geology, Environmental and Earth Sciences. (THE World Rankings 2024)
Duration: 3 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F701 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Field trips
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBB/ABC including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL including specific requirements
Course overview
- Gain a holistic understanding of Earth systems in order to learn from the past, comprehend the present and influence our future.
- Learn to read the 4.5 billion-year record of the Earth, including the formation of our solar system, and the evolution of living systems and changing environmental conditions, while also studying the sustainable development of Earth's energy and resources.
- Head to geologically and environmentally fascinating locations in the UK and abroad on cv-enhancing field trips that will equip you with transferable skills.
- Study at a UK top 10 university for Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences. (THE World Rankings 2024)
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
- Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
- Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
- Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.
You will explore the following goals in your course:
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 13: Climate action
- Goal 15: Life on land
Open days
For details of the next University Undergraduate Open Days, please visit the main University website to register online.
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Contact name
- Admissions Office
- Telephone
- +44 161 306 0888
- ug-earth-sci@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.ees.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty overview
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Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
Courses in related subject areas
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- Earth and Environmental Sciences
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