Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of East Anglia
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OverviewWhat is the evidence for climate change? How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How are international environmental treaties formed? How can we reduce our energy consumption in the western world? What happens inside an erupting volcano? If these are the sorts of questions that fascinate you, this degree is for you. The environment supports all aspects of our daily life but is also the source of some of the most complex and wide-ranging challenges facing human society ...Read more

Overview

What is the evidence for climate change? How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How are international environmental treaties formed? How can we reduce our energy consumption in the western world? What happens inside an erupting volcano? If these are the sorts of questions that fascinate you, this degree is for you. The environment supports all aspects of our daily life but is also the source of some of the most complex and wide-ranging challenges facing human society today. The need for people who can help us respond to these challenges, whether at a global or local scale, has never been greater. This degree will help you become one of those essential people. You’ll explore how the components of the natural environment function and how they are affected by, and affect, our society, politics and culture.

About This Course

This three-year course will see you cultivate a wide range of skills and knowledge, whilst discovering how you can make a difference to our world. You’ll have the opportunity to build a degree that suits your interests, focusing your studies on one theme or constructing a more varied profile as you wish. You’ll also gain important field skills and have the chance to put them into practice on field trips to locations such as Spain, Ireland or Greece, as well as the UK. Upon graduation you will be well equipped to follow one of a wide range of environmental careers or use your skills to pursue other graduate opportunities.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
79/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Scarlet
26 Jan 24

Student atmosphere is great and some of the lecturers are brilliant. There are amazing facilities with the likes of a new science building with brilliant labs in. A wide range of..Read more

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Noah
22 Nov 23

The best part is that I feel I have everything I need here and all wellbeing needs met. The worst part is I feel there isn't much academic spirit here. Also not so much connection..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

including one of the subjects listed below.Contextual offer: BBC including one of the subjects listed below.Accepted subjects are Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.

including grade A in Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.

including Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.

including 12 Level 3 credits in Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

including Higher Level 5 in Geography, Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches), Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management. NOTE: For Animal Management we accept Extended Diploma only. Contextual offer: DMM in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Countryside Management or Animal Management. NOTE: For Animal Management we accept Extended Diploma only. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted subjects and combinations.Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects are: Design, surveying and planning for construction, and Science

Popular A-level subjects

Environmental Sciences

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

Geography
69%
Biology
44%
Mathematics
43%
Chemistry
32%
Physics
27%
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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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 Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£26,100 per year

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Students from International

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£26100 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Science reviews

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Scarlet
26 Jan 24
Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons)
Student atmosphere is great and some of the lecturers are brilliant. There are amazing facilities with the likes of a new science building with brilliant labs in. A wide range of...
Read more
N
Noah
22 Nov 23
Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons)
The best part is that I feel I have everything I need here and all wellbeing needs met. The worst part is I feel there isn't much academic spirit here. Also not so much connection...
Read more
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University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia , Norwich

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally regarded public research institution, located on the outskirts of...

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University of East Anglia Norwich Norfolk NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
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