Course Overview
Environmental challenges at all scales require specialist knowledge and skills to address them. As a graduate of environmental science, you will be well-equipped to meet many employment sectors' science or environmental management needs. Employment opportunities exist in particular in growth areas such as sustainable development, renewable energy industries, and the development of green economies in both the private and public sectors. Course-specific career options include:
Environmental / sustainability consultant
Nature conservation officer
Environmental education officer
Environmental manager
Careers in local authorities, for example, a Waste Management or Recycling Officer
Careers in statutory agencies such as the Environment Agency (EA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), and Natural England
Careers in the environmental charity sector
This BSc in Environmental Science suits those wishing to pursue a career in ecology and environmental management. It will equip them with the practical, numerical, and computational skills many employers value. Some of our graduates train to be teachers, while others go on to further study at Masters and Doctorate levels.
General Eligibility
A-Levels BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.
BTEC DMM
Access to HE 112 Tariff Points
IB 28
Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only.
Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.
Subject Requirements No specific subject requirements
Part Time Work Details
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement