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MSci Earth and Planetary Science

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /89
Graduate Salary£40,000
Satisfaction92%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£40,000
typical starting salary
£34,000
£50,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
23%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Legal professionals
★ Professional
6%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (06801)
06801
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (75% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
86%
Assessment & Feedback
80%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
83%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

144-159
5%
160-175
25%
176-191
5%
192-207
15%
208-223
20%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other
10%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (06801)

06801

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

48%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
50%Business and Financial Project Management

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
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