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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
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 will combine geology, geography and oceanography to gain extensive knowledge of Earth, marine and environmental sciences. You will also be able to choose a Geoscience or Marine pathway.You will study at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS), one of the world’s largest centres devoted to research, teaching and technology development in ocean and Earth science, and graduate primed to pursue further study and a career in Environmental Geoscience and many other sectors.**Ocean and Earth Science at Southampton is ranked 8th in the UK and 39th globally, QS World Rankings by Subject (Earth and Marine Science), 2023 and 98% of Ocean and Earth Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 - M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 - H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
ABB including two acceptable/preferred science subjects. (minimum of grade B) ORBBB including two preferred sciences (minimum of grade B)Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
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.
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.
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.
D3, M2, M2 to include two acceptable/preferred science subjects.OR M2, M2, M2 to include two preferred science subjectsPreferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.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.
BBB from 3 A-levels to include two accepted science subject, and grade A in the EPQ. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 5 in two Higher Level acceptable/preferred science subjects.ORPass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level, including 5 in two Higher Level preferred science subjects.Preferred science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Environmental Science and Geography.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 Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 to include two acceptable/preferred science subject.ORH2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include two preferred science subjects.Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, a Pass in the practical
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 + BB at A-Level, to include two preferred science subjects. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.OR DD + AB at A-Level, to include twp accepted/preferred science subjects. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.
D + AB at A-Level, to include two accepted/preferred science subjects. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.ORD + BB at A-Level, to include two preferred science subjects. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.
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 + BB at A-Level, to include two preferred science subjects. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.ORDDD + AB at A-Level, to include two accepted/preferred science subjects. Science practical components must be passed where applicable.Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.
AB from two acceptable/preferred science A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge CertificateORBB from two preferred science A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£27,400 per year
Students from EU
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£27,400 per year
Students from International
£27400 Per year
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