Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

Environmental science is the study of the whole environment so involves both biological organisms and our physical environment, and the interactions between them. You will learn about the role of social and economic factors, ethics and public perception in environmental management. You may also take an optional 70-hour work placement to gain practical experience in the environmental sector in the UK or abroad.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site (Newcastle)

Course Address
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Application Details

Course Code

F850

Institution Code

N21

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

AABBB including at least two sciences from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. To include 30 level 3 credits in relevant science subjects. A unit in mathematical studies or quantitative methods is essential.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

32 points overall with at least one science subject at Higher Level grade 5 from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

DDD overall in a science-related subject to include physical or biological sciences and mathematics units. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3

H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level, to include two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. A minimum of grade H3 in Mathematics is required.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

A level

A,B,B

ABB including two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

T Level

Not Accepted

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