Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Frenchay Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Frenchay Campus

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BSc(Hons) Environmental Science brings together knowledge from a variety of fields to give you a deep understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world today. Carry out your own investigations in our specialist labs, and use the latest mapping software in our dedicated computer suite. Gain exposure to the skills and technology employed at the forefront of environmental science.Learn to analyse and interpret complex data, and pioneer environmentally sound, scientifically robust, ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Environmental Science brings together knowledge from a variety of fields to give you a deep understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world today. Carry out your own investigations in our specialist labs, and use the latest mapping software in our dedicated computer suite. Gain exposure to the skills and technology employed at the forefront of environmental science.Learn to analyse and interpret complex data, and pioneer environmentally sound, scientifically robust, practical solutions.Undertake work placements, volunteering roles, field-based work and residential trips in natural and urban environments, in the UK and abroad. Go on inspiring expeditions to the threatened forests of Madagascar or diving on the coral reefs of Cuba. If you choose the sandwich course option, you’ll spend your third year working with a public or private sector employer, applying your knowledge to current environmental issues.Our graduates take their skills into internationally-renowned organisations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Others go into industry, working with employers such as Thames Water, the Environment Agency, Wessex Water, Atkins or charities like the Woodland Trust. Some become film-makers, or take part in conservation projects around the world, everywhere from the Seychelles to Panama. You could also continue studying to MSc or PhD level.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Environmental Sciences
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100%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Oliver
27 Nov 24

Has just a lot of facilities and opportunities and is a friendly place..Read more

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Maisie
08 Feb 24

Love my course and the uni is good overall. However feel as if there is far fewer outside of education social events for students to engage with compared to some unis (that eg...Read more

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Grade C or above in a Science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a science subject.

Grade 5 in Higher Level Science subject.

H2 in a Science subject.

Five units in a Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.

You must be studying Science. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.

Popular A-level subjects

Environmental Sciences

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

Biology
50%
Chemistry
30%
Psychology
25%
Geography
24%
Mathematics
21%
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Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Science reviews

Environmental Science
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Oliver
27 Nov 24
Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Has just a lot of facilities and opportunities and is a friendly place...
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Maisie
08 Feb 24
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Love my course and the uni is good overall. However feel as if there is far fewer outside of education social events for students to engage with compared to some unis (that eg....
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