Environmental Geoscience
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Environmental Geoscience
Summary:
Explore the processes that drive our global Earth system on land, in the ocean, in the crust, and in the atmosphere.
On your three-year Environmental Geoscience degree you'll combine geology, geography, and oceanography to gain extensive knowledge of Earth, marine, and environmental sciences. You'll also be able to choose a Geoscience or Marine pathway to tailor the course to your interests.
Based at our Waterfron Campus at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton , one of the leading research centres globally for ocean and earth science, you'll graduat...
Summary:
Explore the processes that drive our global Earth system on land, in the ocean, in the crust, and in the atmosphere.
On your three-year Environmental Geoscience degree you'll combine geology, geography, and oceanography to gain extensive knowledge of Earth, marine, and environmental sciences. You'll also be able to choose a Geoscience or Marine pathway to tailor the course to your interests.
Based at our Waterfron Campus at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton , one of the leading research centres globally for ocean and earth science, you'll graduate ready for a career that tackles global environmental challenges.
Key features of the course:
Complete an applied and multidisciplinary degree with a high level of fieldwork.
Study at our Waterfront Campus, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, a global hub for ocean and earth science research.
Build a multidisciplinary understanding of Earth, marine and environmental sciences through an applied degree with a strong focus on fieldwork.
Shape your degree around your interests with flexible module choices and specialist pathways.
Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory work and fieldwork, developing practical skills valued by employers. Students will participate in a diverse range of compulsory and optional field courses.
Join a department ranked 8th in the UK and top 40 globally for Earth and Marine Science (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026).
Be part of a university where 99% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published 2025).
Student support:
You will be supported throughout your studies by academic staff who will mentor your development and help you build the expertise needed for your future.
They will guide you in choosing modules, support your academic progress and help you plan your next steps, ensuring you are on the right path for your career.
Further information:
This course is open to UK and international applicants and, depending on the modules you choose, is predominantly based at our Waterfront Campus.
Why Choose University of Southampton During Clearing?
As a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is renowned for their research impact. You’ll have access to top-class teaching and lecturers. You’ll be taught by the people who are solving some of the world’s most complex problems.
You'll also be put in good stead for the future, as they’ll kick start your career with incredible opportunities. They’re targeted by the top employers, with industry placements and world-class research facilities.
And they're committed to making sure you have everything you need to reach your potential, from g...
As a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is renowned for their research impact. You’ll have access to top-class teaching and lecturers. You’ll be taught by the people who are solving some of the world’s most complex problems.
You'll also be put in good stead for the future, as they’ll kick start your career with incredible opportunities. They’re targeted by the top employers, with industry placements and world-class research facilities.
And they're committed to making sure you have everything you need to reach your potential, from guaranteed accommodation in Clearing to 24/7 wellbeing support, 365 days a year (*for accommodation apply by 17th August, see website).
Do you want to study in a buzzing city on the south coast? Join a dynamic global community of 26,000 students, including 9,000 international students from 140 countries.With over 370 clubs and societies to explore, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect and thrive.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F650
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit. A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 5 in two Higher Level acceptable science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the Universit
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We do not accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma without two A-levels to include two accepted science subjects. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be: DDD + AB at A-Level, to include two accepted science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include two acceptable science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We do not accept the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma without two A-levels to include two accepted science subjects. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be: DD + AB at A-Level, to include two accepted science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Applicants are also required to have achieved a pass in Maths and English at Standard Grade Grade 3 or National 5 Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2 to include two acceptable science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
Extended Project
BBB from 3 A-levels to include two accepted science subject, and grade A in the EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D + AB at A-Level, to include two accepted science subjects. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology
A level
ABB including two acceptable science subjects. (minimum of grade B) Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AB from two acceptable science A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Acceptable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £30,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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