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

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Brackenhurst Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

Brackenhurst Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Geography & Environmental Science
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Introduction:This multidisciplinary course includes the scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating on and within the Earth. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences. You will explore environmental issues including natural resources, waste management, conservation and sustainability. Other areas of focus include climate change, renewable energies, environmental hazard management, and law and policy.How you’re taughtYou will be taught ...Read more

Introduction:

This multidisciplinary course includes the scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating on and within the Earth. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences. You will explore environmental issues including natural resources, waste management, conservation and sustainability. Other areas of focus include climate change, renewable energies, environmental hazard management, and law and policy.

How you’re taught

You will be taught through a variety of methods including group seminars, lectures, practical sessions and fieldwork. You'll also get the chance to take part in a residential field trip in year two, currently to Spain.

Your future career

As one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including research methodology, problem-solving and attention to detail, in addition to the specific knowledge and skills relevant to an Environmental Science degree.

The skills and knowledge acquired will equip you to pursue a career within organisations concerned with sustainable energy use and generation, the protection of natural resources, and environmental conservation.

Our graduates have gone on to work for many different employers such as:

  • Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
  • Environment Agency
  • local government
  • environmental consultancies
  • conservation agencies
  • private companies.

You could also progress on to postgraduate study.

Placement opportunities

You can choose to take an optional placement year in industry at the end of your second year of study. This work experience will enable you to develop your skills and put your knowledge into practice in a working environment. This experience is highly valued by future employers.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 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
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Ben
27 Jan 25

Overall had a great experience over the last three years. It does feel slightly disconnected from the rest of NTU (because it is) but some aspects are still here to have..Read more

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Isabelle
17 Jan 25

Lovely staff and great place to live, but would like more in the way of events at..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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

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

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T Level:

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

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Science subject)

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Science subject or equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Science modules

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including a relevant Science subject.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including relevant Science subject or equivalent).

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Science modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Environmental Sciences

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

Geography
51%
Biology
26%
Psychology
15%
Media Studies
11%
English Literature
11%
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Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Science reviews

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Ben
27 Jan 25
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Overall had a great experience over the last three years. It does feel slightly disconnected from the rest of NTU (because it is) but some aspects are still here to have...
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Isabelle
17 Jan 25
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Lovely staff and great place to live, but would like more in the way of events at...
Read more
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