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MEarthSci (Hons) Earth and Planetary Science with a Research Placement

University of Manchester

1 Location : Main Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£25,000

15 months after the course for Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates at University of Manchester

Employment

65%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Earth sciences graduates at University of Manchester

Graduate views

40%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Earth sciences graduates at University of Manchester

Student views

81%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year MEarthSci Earth sciences students at University of Manchester

Student views

71%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year MEarthSci Earth sciences students at University of Manchester

Student views

83%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year MEarthSci Earth sciences students at University of Manchester

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Earth sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

91%

91% were positive about the teaching on the course.

98%

90%

92%

85%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

82% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

79%

86%

79%

81%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

66%

66% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

63%

78%

78%

57%

54%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

87%

87% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

90%

83%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

59%

59% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

55%

61%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

80%

80% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

73%

90%

77%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

64%

64% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

75%

71%

46%

72%

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

76% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

89% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 80 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

80 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

70 students

91% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Earth sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

75 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Geography, earth and environmental studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Geography, earth and environmental studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Manchester

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000

Data from

40 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £33,000

Data from

265 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £26,000 - £41,000

Data from

290 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £30,000

Data from

5395 people.

100% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from University of Manchester are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £30,500

Data from

10370 people.

97% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £24,000 - £38,500

Data from

10965 people.

96% of UK-resident Geography, earth and environmental studies graduates from University of Manchester are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

65% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Earth sciences.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Earth sciences over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (65% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

15% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

55% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Earth sciences over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

55% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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