Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Environmental scientists tackle global challenges. Gain skills to address issues like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. With hands-on lab and field training, you’ll graduate ready to lead in conservation, sustainability and more.
Out in the field
From your very first month, you’ll be out in the field applying what you learn to real-world environments. Through hands-on fieldwork across the UK and overseas, you’ll explore diverse landscapes and tackle local and global environmental, social and geographical issues – turning theory into impac...
Environmental scientists tackle global challenges. Gain skills to address issues like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. With hands-on lab and field training, you’ll graduate ready to lead in conservation, sustainability and more.<br/><br/><strong>Out in the field</strong><br/>From your very first month, you’ll be out in the field applying what you learn to real-world environments. Through hands-on fieldwork across the UK and overseas, you’ll explore diverse landscapes and tackle local and global environmental, social and geographical issues – turning theory into impactful, practical experience.<br/><br/><strong>50 years of impact</strong><br/>Join one of the UK’s longest-running and most respected programmes in the field. Since 1973, over 6,000 graduates have gone on to shape impactful careers – proof of a degree built on practical learning, innovation and a legacy of real-world influence.<br/><br/><strong>Real-word experience</strong><br/>Combine theory with hands-on learning in labs and the field. Choose a 6-week or 6–12 month placement in the UK, EU, or beyond to gain experience, boost confidence and grow your network through our strong alumni, employer and research connections.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you’re passionate about understanding and addressing today’s most pressing global challenges<br/><br/><br/>- you’re driven to build a meaningful career and make a impact on people and the planet<br/><br/><br/>- youre interested in gaining hands-on fieldwork experience<br/><br/><br/>- you want to gain specialist and transferable skills that are in high demand across a range of sectors.<br/><br/><br/>This programme is accredited by the Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education (CEDHE), the education committee of the IES.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F850
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
104 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels one science subject preferred.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (Science related) with at least 33 credits at Merit and to include at least 12 credits at Merit in a relevant science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Relevant Science subject preferred but not mandatory
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 UCAS points - to include a science subject: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental, Psychology, Geography, Geology, Applied Science, Use of Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Statistics, Design Technology. Maths and English Language considered within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 points to include a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
104 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, at least one science related subject preferred.
T Level
P
Science/technology related subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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