Program Overview
The Earth Sciences at The University of Manchester is a Master programme in United Kingdom. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: Master
- Language: English
- Duration: 48 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A Master from The University of Manchester opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- 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 componentTuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21000 (International); GBP 9250.0 (National)
GBP 21000 (International); GBP 9250.0 (National)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
University of Manchester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-15
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 48 months