Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
Earths environmental conditions are approaching a critical state.
We are facing issues such as:
* global climate change
* deoxygenation and acidification of our oceans
* pollution in various environments
* environmental degradation
If you want to learn more, and help solve these challenges, this degree is for you.
What is environmental geoscience?
Environmental geoscience helps you understand the factors that affect Earths environmental conditions.
Environmental...
Earths environmental conditions are approaching a critical state.<br/><br/>We are facing issues such as:<br/><br/><br/>* global climate change<br/><br/><br/>* deoxygenation and acidification of our oceans<br/><br/><br/>* pollution in various environments<br/><br/><br/>* environmental degradation<br/><br/><br/>If you want to learn more, and help solve these challenges, this degree is for you.<br/><br/><strong>What is environmental geoscience?</strong><br/><br/>Environmental geoscience helps you understand the factors that affect Earths environmental conditions.<br/><br/>Environmental geoscientists play a valuable role in assessing environmental challenges from local to global scales. This expertise is important in the framework of a sustainable environment.<br/><br/>With our BSc Environmental Geoscience degree, you will:<br/><br/><br/>* explore the conditions of Earths past so you can protect its future<br/><br/><br/>* evaluate the risks related to global environmental issues<br/><br/><br/>* use your knowledge in discussions on environmental challenges<br/><br/><br/>This degree also offers you flexibility in your studies. You can build your degree around topics you are interested in. Our staff can also help you design an interdisciplinary curriculum, where you can choose option courses from other subjects.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Learn from one of the UKs largest and most successful groups of geographers, and Earth and environmental scientists.<br/><br/><br/>* Be taught by leading national and international Earth scientists across a range of fields.<br/><br/><br/>* Study a degree that has real-world relevance and enhances your employability.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain valuable networking and potential employment opportunities through our connections. You can meet and interact with professionals from different sectors, and work with practitioners and industry experts to gain valuable experience during your studies.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F630
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: two from Biology* at B; Chemistry* at B; Environmental Science at B; Geography at B; Mathematics* at B; Physics* at B. *include at least one of these subjects Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics at A. We accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics, both at B, in place of Mathematics at A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
32
from 34 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two from Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5 (if not at HL).
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: two from Biology* at B; Chemistry* at B; Environmental Science at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics* at B; Physics* at B. *include at least one of these subjects GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7. We accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics, both at B, or Mathematics, Science and Additional Science, all at B, in place of Mathematics at A.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |















































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