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Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Why BSc Environmental Sciences at UEA?
We're proud to be one of the largest and oldest environmental sciences schools anywhere in Europe. Here, we’ll help you understand environmental challenges, think of sustainable solutions, and learn how people can influence big decisions that affect the planet.
Why choose UEA
* World-leading experts: Learn from leading scientists who study and solve real environmental problems at a school ranked first in the UK for research
Course Overview
Why BSc Environmental Sciences at UEA?
We're proud to be one of the largest and oldest environmental sciences schools anywhere in Europe. Here, we’ll help you understand environmental challenges, think of sustainable solutions, and learn how people can influence big decisions that affect the planet.
Why choose UEA
* World-leading experts: Learn from leading scientists who study and solve real environmental problems at a school ranked first in the UK for research
* Exceptional fieldwork and placement opportunities: Explore real-world environmental challenges in locations including the North Norfolk coast, the Lake District, Devon, and Greece
* Flexible, interdisciplinary learning: With a wide variety of optional modules to choose from, you get to focus on the environmental challenges you’re most passionate about
What Are Environmental Sciences?
Immersed in the heart of our Green Flag awarded 130-acre verdant Norwich campus, this highly flexible degree programme explores how the physical, chemical and biological components of the natural environment function and how they're impacted by, and affect, our society, politics and culture.
You’ll explore the climate and biodiversity crises, consider solutions and strategies for reaching Net Zero, and examine changes in water sources and weather, alongside energy systems and sustainability in everyday life.
Whether you’re from a science or geography background or just have a natural curiosity about the world around you, this degree offers a profound knowledge about the planet Earth and equips you with skills and theories required to address environmental challenges.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Course Information
3 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-H10
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
including one of the subjects listed below. Contextual offer: BBC including one of the subjects listed below. Accepted subjects are: Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element.
T Level
Accepted subjects are: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, or Science.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including grade A in Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
including 12 Level 3 credits in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Contextual: Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in either Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics at Merit.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Higher Level 5 in Geography, Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management. NOTE: For Animal Management we accept Extended Diploma only. Contextual offer: DMM in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management. NOTE: For Animal Management we accept Extended Diploma only. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted subjects and combinations.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
Contextual offer: CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Contextual offer: MMP
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
T Level
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International | £29,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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