Environmental Science (Study Abroad) - MSci
Lancaster University
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Master of Science - MSci

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4 Years

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Master of Science - MSci

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This flexible programme draws from a wide range of scientific disciplines to build a degree that matches your interests and career aspirations. Within your degree you will learn about the individual components of the Earth system, including the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and the role of living organisms within the biosphere, alongside how these individual components interact with each other. Your studies will focus on natural environments and also on how human society has ...Read more

This flexible programme draws from a wide range of scientific disciplines to build a degree that matches your interests and career aspirations. Within your degree you will learn about the individual components of the Earth system, including the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and the role of living organisms within the biosphere, alongside how these individual components interact with each other. Your studies will focus on natural environments and also on how human society has modified the Earth system. Throughout your degree you will be taught by internationally-renowned academics, and will have access to our state-of-the-art laboratories which offer excellent facilities for practical work.

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WUSCA ranking:
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66/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
9th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
10th
What students say
L
Leila
16 Dec 25

I love lancaster university, it has such a community feel and has never failed to feel like home. The facilities on campus are great and town has everything you would need. It's..Read more

A
ally
12 Dec 25

I have really enjoyed studying at lancaster university. my course covers a wide variety of environmental topics which I’ve found both interesting and helpful in thinking about..Read more

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Access to HE Diploma:

D36M9 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

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£29,820 per year

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International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will be charged the same percentages as the standard International fee.

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Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Science reviews

Environmental Science
Environmental Science
L
Leila
16 Dec 25
Environmental Science (Placement Year)
I love lancaster university, it has such a community feel and has never failed to feel like home. The facilities on campus are great and town has everything you would need. It's...
Read more
A
ally
12 Dec 25
Environmental Science (Placement Year)
I have really enjoyed studying at lancaster university. my course covers a wide variety of environmental topics which I’ve found both interesting and helpful in thinking about...
Read more
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Lancaster University
Lancaster University , Lancaster

Lancaster University is a highly rated, research-intensive university, ranked within the top 15 in three major UK league...

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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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