BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Course Overview

The need for scientists who understand the forces shaping our planet has never been greater. This degree will give you a range of practical, field, and analytical skills to help you solve real environmental problems.

You’ll spend much of your time conducting fieldwork and research. That'll be backed up by lectures, tutorials, seminars, and opportunities for residential field courses in the UK and abroad.

In this accredited program, you can apply for free student membership of The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), and a fast-track route to membership after graduation. This starts you on a route toward becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist.

The program draws on our expertise in biology, geography, and geology to make a truly interdisciplinary degree – with practical skills embedded throughout.

The University cares deeply about the environment and a strong, sustainable future for everyone. We have over 80 environmental experts and world-leading scientists who make up our Energy and Environment Institute, who you will get the chance to study with and learn from. We have also committed to an ambitious plan to become carbon neutral by 2027 when we celebrate 100 years since we were first established.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

• A levels

• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

• OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

• CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

• Irish Leaving Certificate

• Scottish Highers

• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

• or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

• Applicants should have level Biology/Applied Science/Environmental Science/Geology/Geography/Chemistry/Maths or Physics at Grade C or above (or merit from relevant BTEC). Applicants taking the reformed A-level must also Pass the practical element.

Alternative qualifications

• IB Diploma: 30 points with 5 in one HL Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Geology, Maths, or Physics)

• Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 118 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits in Science modules at Merit (Science subjects include Biology, Geography, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Environmental Science) 

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.