BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
This BSc degree, accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences, integrates the natural sciences and examines how a wide range of factors can affect the environment.
You’ll discover that practical experience forms a major part of this course, gained through fieldwork, lab work, computing, data analysis, report writing, and work placements. If you decide to complete a three-year degree, you’ll do two five-week periods in industry, whereas those joining the four year course can experience at least 30-weeks in a real world working environment, with a range of local, national and international companies and institutions.
Campus Information
Talbot Campus
Talbot Campus is where the majority of our Faculties are located and is also where you'll find the main university facilities, such as The Sir Michael Cobham Library, the Student Centre and SportBU - a fully equipped sports centre and gym. There are many study spaces where you can work in groups or individually within the library and the Student Centre, as well as in the Purple Lounge.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Your degree will be centred around developing the scientific skills you need to work in professional practice, as well as equipping you with a variety of transferable skills that will give you a range of career options. Our staff have a wealth of research, educational and consultancy experience and will ensure you are ready for the world of work once you graduate.
You'll be career ready with 95% of our geography, earth and environmental studies graduates in employment after 15 months.
PSW Opportunity
2 years post study work visa
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2021 and September 2022 entry:
- Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. The grade depends on the course
- Hong Kong HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). The grade depends on the course
- All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
- Italian Esame di Stato with 60-70%. The grade depends on the course
- Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 or 7. The grade depends on the course
Entry requirements for Bangladeshi students
BU International College Foundation Certificates
- You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Bangladesh and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.
Undergraduate courses
- You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have a Bachelors's degree from a recognized Bangladeshi institution, with at least two years of study.
Entry requirements for Indian students
BU International College Foundation Certificates
- You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in India and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.
Undergraduate courses
- You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you hold a Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII and have achieved an average percentage of at least 65% (although some courses will require this to be higher).
Entry requirements for Sri Lankan students
BU International College Foundation Certificates
- You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Sri Lanka and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.
Undergraduate courses
- You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have successfully completed Sri Lankan A-levels and have the required grades for your course.
Entry requirements for Nepalese
BU International College Foundation Certificates
- You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Nepal and achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0.
Undergraduate courses
- You can apply to study for a Bachelor's degree from year one if you have a Higher Secondary School Certificate and have completed a one-year foundation program, such as the BU International College Foundation Certificate.
- Course Code: D449
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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