Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at The University of Manchester is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Geology Field Course
- Year 1 Tutorial: Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering
- Planet Earth: Its Climate, History and Processes
- British Stratigraphy / Geological Maps
- Palaeontology and Sedimentary Rocks
- Scientific Problem Solving
- Igneous & Metamorphic Rocks
- Earth Resources
- Chemistry of the Earth
- Mineralogy
- Year 2 Tutorial: Geosciences
- Global Tectonics
- Palaeontology II
- Sediment transport processes and depositional environments
- Igneous Petrology
- Computing, Data Analysis & Communication Skills
- Carbonate and Evaporite Depositional Systems
- Metamorphic Petrology
- Geophysical Techniques
- Structural Geology A
- Independent Mapping
- Field Course: N. Spain
- Abstract, Poster & Seminar in Earth Sciences
- Structural Geology B
- Surface Processes
- Lithospheric Processes
- Sedimentary Basins and Sequence Stratigraphy
- Dinosaur Palaeobiology and Evolution
- Analytical Techniques
- Mineral Deposits
- Independent project
- Fourth Year Field Course
- Communicating Earth Sciences
- Topics in Earth Sciences
- Topics in Earth Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A-level
Grades AAB which should include at least one science subjectUnit grade information
The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.GCSE
English Language and Mathematics at grade C minimum or grade 4 in the newly reformed GCSE qualification.Key Skills qualification
The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.International Baccalaureate
35 points in total with at least 17 points at higher level which must include one science to at least grade 5 (higher level)English language
IELTS 6.5. Minimum 6 in any componentEnglish Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
Botswana, Botswana
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
