Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
On our Environmental Science degree programme you’ll develop a fundamental understanding of the Earth’s interconnected environmental systems and the social processes that lead to local and global environmental problems and explore their potential solutions across a range of spatial and temporal scales.
As one of the largest environmental and Earth science schools in the UK and home to a wide range of expertise, our course is taught by internationally recognised experts, who’ll help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle our planet and society’s most pressing cha...
On our Environmental Science degree programme you’ll develop a fundamental understanding of the Earth’s interconnected environmental systems and the social processes that lead to local and global environmental problems and explore their potential solutions across a range of spatial and temporal scales.<br/><br/>As one of the largest environmental and Earth science schools in the UK and home to a wide range of expertise, our course is taught by internationally recognised experts, who’ll help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle our planet and society’s most pressing challenges. You’ll learn how to collect, analyse, evaluate and communicate environmental monitoring data in a range of formats and get the opportunity to engage in frontier science through an independent research project during your final year.<br/><br/>By the time you graduate you’ll be fully equipped with the discipline-specific knowledge and valuable transferable skills needed to enter employment or postgraduate education.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Leeds</strong><br/>• This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our globally-renowned research that tackles complex global challenges such as climate change, energy security and natural hazard management feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn at Leeds with the latest thinking. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of leading specialists with extensive experience from across the breadth of environmental science areas. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Put theory into practice by undertaking fieldwork activities, where you’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry or in postgraduate education.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access specialist facilities, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer clusters fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our exciting study abroad programmes and work placement opportunities. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join one of our societies, such as SusSoc, where you can meet like-minded people at events such as socials and sports.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F851
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AABBB overall with BB in 2 Advanced Highers (AH). For non-AH applicants AABBBB. To include 2 relevant subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above. The A2HE diploma must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at higher level including two relevant subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DDM in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels. The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
AAABBB/H2H2H2H3H3H3 including two relevant subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or higher, or an equivalent English language and Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English
A level
A,B,B
ABB including two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Marine Science; Mathematics, Physics, Statistics. Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. GCSE: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or higher, or an equivalent English language and Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English. Extended Project Qualification, International Project Qualification and Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: Grade A plus BBB at A-level.
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