Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Keele University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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What actions can you take to create positive environmental change? What can be done to address problems such as climate change? Find the answers on our Environmental Science BSc. You’ll deepen your scientific knowledge, gain awareness of social, economic and ethical issues, and develop practical skills through fieldwork, laboratory activities and work placements. This comprehensive approach will prepare you to become a highly employable environmental scientist, in a variety of careers.**Why ...Read more

What actions can you take to create positive environmental change? What can be done to address problems such as climate change? Find the answers on our Environmental Science BSc. You’ll deepen your scientific knowledge, gain awareness of social, economic and ethical issues, and develop practical skills through fieldwork, laboratory activities and work placements. This comprehensive approach will prepare you to become a highly employable environmental scientist, in a variety of careers.


Why choose this course?

- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)- Enhance your employability with our study abroad and work placement options- Environmental Science at Keele is Top 10 in the UK for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS- No prior knowledge of A Level biology, chemistry or geography is required- Top 20 in the UK for Earth and Marine Science (Guardian University Guide, 2025) From global warming to loss of biodiversity, our planet is facing massive environmental threats. What measures can we take to counteract the ongoing damage caused by human activities? Enhance your understanding of our fragile natural environment with our Environmental Science BSc, equipping you to tackle these challenges and contribute to a healthier planet for all.The programme has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in environmental science in your first year, preparing you for advanced study in years two and three. You will study themes such as environmental change, human environmental impacts, Geographical Information Systems, environmental impact assessment and sustainability, environmental ethics, and sustainability practices. As an interdisciplinary subject, environmental science draws on subjects including biology, chemistry, geology and ecology, helping you to analyse environmental systems and confront ecological challenges.


About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
61st
Environmental Sciences
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Amy
07 Nov 23

The best aspect for me is that it’s a short bus ride from town while you have still got the woodland s around. This makes it great for my course aswell because it means there are..Read more

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Cat
22 Mar 22

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

BBB in three A levels

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits

555 in three Higher Levels, OR 30 points

DDM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

Merit in any T level

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Latest Environmental Science reviews

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Amy
07 Nov 23
Sustainability and Environment Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
The best aspect for me is that it’s a short bus ride from town while you have still got the woodland s around. This makes it great for my course aswell because it means there are...
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Keele University
Keele University Keele ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Longport  2.2 miles away

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