Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
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Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
GBP
26,300
(c. USD35,309.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Earth and Planetary Sciences with Integrated Foundation Year is a 12-month program that enhances your mathematical and scientific knowledge to prepare you for undergraduate studies in Earth and Environmental Sciences. You can progress into degrees including: BSc Earth and Planetary Sciences, MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience, MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with International Study, or MEarthSci. During the foundation year, you'll learn mathematics, physics, and chemistry while developing academic and IT skills. A key component involves working on a group project aligned with your chosen degree path, guided by a departmental academic.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level
Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and all applications are considered on their individual merits. Decisions are based on the application as a whole - including the qualifications, the personal statement, and the referee's comments. The following must therefore be viewed only as general guide.
Our entry requirements vary depending on the subjects being taken at A-level. Typically, we would be looking for:
BBC, where a student has three relevant subjects
BBB, where a student has two relevant subjects
ABB, where a student has one relevant subject
The subjects considered to be relevant are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, and Statistics.
If you are unsure whether you would be considered with your qualifications/predictions, we would encourage you to contact us before making an application.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade 4/C in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics, if not taken at A-level.
GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
GCSE/iGCSE grade 6/B in one of Physics, Chemistry or Combined Science is also required, if not taken at A-level.
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, including one of Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation are acceptable), Physics or Chemistry.
If Mathematics is not studied at Higher Level, then we would require Standard Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation are acceptable) with Grade 6 or higher.
IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 , TOEFL iBT - 80
Tuition
GBP
26,300