Environmental Science: Business and the Environment BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Science: Business and the Environment BSc (Hons)
Summary:
Take on the environmental challenges shaping our world. On this Environmental Science degree, you will explore how science can be applied to protect the planet and create sustainable solutions for the future.
Choose the direction that matters to you. With specialist pathways including Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, and Sustainability, you can shape your degree around your interests and ambitions.
By combining subjects such as environmental science, geography, ecology, g...
Summary:<br/><br/>Take on the environmental challenges shaping our world. On this Environmental Science degree, you will explore how science can be applied to protect the planet and create sustainable solutions for the future.<br/><br/>Choose the direction that matters to you. With specialist pathways including Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, and Sustainability, you can shape your degree around your interests and ambitions.<br/><br/>By combining subjects such as environmental science, geography, ecology, geology, and oceanography, you will build a broad and connected understanding of global issues and how to respond to them.<br/><br/>Key features of the course:<br/><br/>Specialise in your chosen pathway while exploring a wide range of subjects, tailoring your degree to your interests and career goals.<br/><br/>Develop the knowledge and skills to tackle complex environmental challenges, combining theory with practical and project-based learning.<br/><br/>Gain real-world experience through applied learning, preparing you for careers in areas such as environmental management and conservation.<br/><br/>Join a university where 100% of Environmental Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/22 and 2022/23, published 2024 and 2025).<br/><br/>Partnership Projects<br/><br/>Our Partnership Projects initiative gives you the opportunity to complete a Policy, Practice or Industry dissertation in collaboration with an external organisation.<br/>You’ll work on a real brief set by the partner, applying your knowledge to a defined challenge.<br/>Projects may include:<br/>• ecological field studies<br/>• social research into community sustainability initiatives<br/>• identifying new locations for environmental or social charity work<br/>Your research will focus on real-world issues and contribute to practical outcomes.<br/><br/>Student support:<br/><br/>Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, helping you make informed choices about your modules and future career.<br/><br/>You will be part of a supportive learning environment where you can develop your skills, confidence and direction.<br/><br/>Further information:<br/><br/>This course prepares you for a wide range of careers across the environmental sector, with the flexibility to tailor your studies as your interests develop.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F907
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. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). 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
D:30,M:15,P:15
Access to HE will be considered on a case by case basis. The Access to HE should be in a science subject, or applicants must meet science requirements from additional A Level equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Typical offer: Pass, with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at Higher Level, including a minimum of 5 in one higher level science. Science subjects accepted are geography, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology, geology and environmental studies. 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 University of Sout
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
We do not accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma without one acceptable science subject. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DDD + B at A-Level (or equivalent), to include one acceptable science. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD
plus B, in one acceptable science A Level subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
We do not accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma without one acceptable science subject. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DDD + B at A-Level (or equivalent), to include one acceptable science. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
plus B, in one acceptable science A Level subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
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 one science subject from Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology and Environmental Studies. 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 and M1 can be used in lieu of A-level grade B.
Extended Project
A
Typical offer: BBB, to include one science subject from Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology or Environmental Studies, and Grade A in Extended Project Qualification. A pass in the associated science practical is required where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
plus AB in one acceptable science A Level subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
plus AB, in one acceptable science A Level subject. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
A level
A,B,B
Typical offer: ABB, including one science subject from Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology and Environmental Studies; plus a pass in the associated practical science assessment where applicable.
T Level
D
An overall distinction with grade A in the core element in the Science T-level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
B
Typical offer: AB in one A-level science subject from Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology and Environmental Studies (pass in practical science assessment is required where applicable), and grade A in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
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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 | £28,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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