Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

OCT-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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OCT-25

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4 Years

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Our BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation degree explores the scientific and socio-economic issues behind sound environmental management, while developing your professional, transferable and scientific skills.Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24). This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our ...Read more

Our BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation degree explores the scientific and socio-economic issues behind sound environmental management, while developing your professional, transferable and scientific skills.Study at the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 1st in the People and Planet University League, 2023/24). This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability course.


For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/environment-ug/bsc-environmental-management-with-foundation.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
Human Geography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Geography graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Human Geography graduate salary
£22,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
78%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Rural Estate Management graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Rural Estate Management graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Mia
22 Feb 24

The university is a great place to study. There is easy and accessible support for all students. I feel that the academic support is very strong, I have gained help for many..Read more

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Andrea
13 Feb 24

Great place for sustainable practices Variety of food options for students Academic staff very knowledgeable and professional Good transport connections Reputable university with..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCD - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCCCC - ABBBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:36,P:9 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

Minimum grade C in the Core Component.

Popular A-level subjects

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
60%
Biology
43%
Business Studies
28%
Mathematics
24%
Economics
18%
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Human Geography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
100%
Economics
36%
History
23%
Biology
20%
Psychology
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£29,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£29,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£29950 Per year

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University of Reading
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The University of Reading has a single aim: to make the world a better place for all....

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Room 208 Pepper Lane Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Basingstoke  0.3 miles away

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