Environmental Sciences with a Year Abroad MSci (Hons)
University of East Anglia UEA
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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15-SEP-25

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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**Overview**Taught by world-leading researchers, this highly flexible degree programme will allow you to explore how the physical, chemical and biological components of the natural environment function and how they are impacted by, and affect, our society, politics and culture in this era of the Anthropocene. How can we tackle the climate and biodiversity crises? What are the best strategies for achieving Net Zero? How are our oceans and rivers changing? What physical processes drive our ...Read more


Overview

Taught by world-leading researchers, this highly flexible degree programme will allow you to explore how the physical, chemical and biological components of the natural environment function and how they are impacted by, and affect, our society, politics and culture in this era of the Anthropocene. How can we tackle the climate and biodiversity crises? What are the best strategies for achieving Net Zero? How are our oceans and rivers changing? What physical processes drive our weather? What happens inside an erupting volcano? How can we transform our energy systems and achieve greater sustainability in our lifestyles? If these are the sorts of questions that fascinate you, and if you want to study them to a high level with a view to possibly going on to a PhD, this advanced four-year integrated master's degree is for you. You’ll also have the chance to broaden your studies by spending a year studying at one of our partner institutions in Europe, US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. 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 and the planet’s stability. The need for environmental scientists who can help us respond to these challenges and ‘make a difference’ at local and global scales has never been greater. This degree will help you become one of these essential people. Throughout your degree you'll have opportunities to embark on national and international fieldwork including Greece, Ireland and Swaziland or Peru, conduct experiments in our state-of-the-art laboratories, and develop highly valued transferable skills in data analysis, spatial visualisation and science communication. Upon graduating, you'll be a highly trained environmental scientist, well-equipped to take up positions across the public and private sectors where you can provide real world solutions to today’s environmental challenges.


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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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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 - 98 = 2% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
2%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Erica
22 Nov 23

I absolutely love campus! It was a home away from home. I knew I wanted a campus uni which allowed me to go into the city but also be able to come back and go into nature in a..Read more

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Beth
02 Nov 23

Best aspects: having the green campus and lake available is great to go on walks and clear my head. I enjoy that the accommodation is so near to campus facilities and the campus..Read more

Entry requirements

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M:36,P:9 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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including one of the subjects listed below.Contextual offer: BBB 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 Geography, Geology, Maths, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.

including Geography, Geology, Maths, 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.

in Applied Science, or 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: DDM in Applied Science, or 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 an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted 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

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.

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

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 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

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

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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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Studies reviews

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Erica
22 Nov 23
Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
I absolutely love campus! It was a home away from home. I knew I wanted a campus uni which allowed me to go into the city but also be able to come back and go into nature in a...
Read more
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Beth
02 Nov 23
Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
Best aspects: having the green campus and lake available is great to go on walks and clear my head. I enjoy that the accommodation is so near to campus facilities and the campus...
Read more
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University of East Anglia UEA
University of East Anglia UEA , Norwich

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University of East Anglia Norwich Norfolk NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
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