MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience

Competition in the graduate job market has risen dramatically over the last ten years, and students are increasingly looking for ways to differentiate themselves. An excellent way to do this is by choosing to incorporate an industrial placement into your course.

Our MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Science course with a Year in Industry will allow you to develop real-world expertise and earn a salary whilst completing the third year of your degree.

You will find that work experience makes you stand out from the other candidates when it comes to applying for your first job. It shows you are motivated and hard-working. Thanks to our close contacts and research collaborations with many companies and major employers, we can offer you a wide variety of roles in destinations across the globe. In recent years companies our students have undertaken placements with include GE Oil and Gas, Bosch Thermotechnology, Unilever, ATKINS, Mott MacDonald, O2 and Manchester Airport.

An MEarthSci honours degree in the Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Manchester is focused on a holistic understanding of Earth systems in order to learn from the past, understand the present and influence the future. As Earth Science is at the cross-roads of the natural sciences, it provides an enriching alternative to a single-subject honours degree, and can open the door to an exciting range of career options.

The MEarthSci offers you the flexibility to tailor your interest in the Earth and Planetary Sciences in one of five areas of specialization. A Year in Industry is available on the following pathways: Energy and Resources; Geology with Physical Geography; and Geochemistry. The degree includes extensive field and practical training, with UK and overseas field courses in every year of study.

Our course will equip you with an armoury of skills to take into the world of work, including the ability to analyse problems, to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to develop field, laboratory, numeracy and communication skills.

The reputation of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Manchester's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences rests on our world-leading inter- disciplinary research into processes operating on, within and beyond the Earth. This research incorporates biological, chemical, physical and environmental aspects of the world and solar system we live in. The close alignment between our teaching and research ensures that units are delivered by scholars who are at the forefront of their disciplines.

Our state-of-the-art teaching facilities include a dedicated undergraduate community space within the Department, computing facilities with industry-standard software and undergraduate research laboratories. You'll experience a strong and cohesive student network with a vibrant student society and student chapters of professional organisations.