MEnvSci Environmental Science with a Research Placement at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle some of humanity's most critical issues at a top 10 UK university for Environmental Science. (QS World Rankings by Subject 2025). Study humanity's effect on nature as well as how physical, chemical and biological processes maintain and interact with all life on Earth on this 4 year integrated master's (MEnvSci) degree. Tackle pressing issues such as ensuring that human has access to clean water and air, and the resources required for agriculture and industrial activity.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (includes placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our first year will introduce you to the modern way we study the Earth. The emphasis in the first year is on building foundational knowledge in the natural sciences, tailored to the Earth, planets and their environments, and on developing practical and transferrable skills. Year 1 compulsory units include Understanding the Earth Part 1, Understanding the Earth Part 2, Natural Scientist’s Toolkit – Part I, The Natural Scientist's Toolkit II, Practical and Professional Skills I, Practical and Professional Skills II.

Career pathways

We work closely together with employers to ensure that the training our undergraduates receive during their Environmental Science degree equips them for getting a great graduate job and excelling in it. Our contacts in industry highlight the key skills they desire in our graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB, including at least one science or mathematics subject. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year . International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including at least one science or mathematics subject. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSE/IGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade 4/C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language, including grade 1 or 2 in the oral exam component if applicable, and grade 6/B in GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics. English language: IELTS Academic or IELTS UKVI 6.5 overall with no sub-skill below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) students Source

International applicants: GBP 38,600 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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