• Toll free: 1800 258 5772

University of Brighton

Brighton , England ,United Kingdom

Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons)

Our accredited Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) is a flexible degree that draws from geography, ecology, geology and chemistry to explore sustainability, conservation, pollution, earth systems and processes.

You will develop your scientific skills and knowledge through classroom, laboratory and project work. Fieldtrips help bring your learning to life. Destinations include the inspiring chalk and coastal landscapes of the South Downs and residential trips overseas to places such as Sicily and South Africa.

You’ll also develop your transferable skills and have the freedom to choose between a broad-based study programme or a more specialised route helping to prepare you for your career.

Learning with staff who are active in research and consultancy and visiting lecturers from industry who share their expertise with you help you give you a real feel for the working environment.

The option of a paid placement year helps you cement your learning and develop your network of professional contacts.

Campus Information

Moulsecoomb campus

Two miles north of Brighton city centre and the seafront, Moulsecoomb is the largest of our four campuses with more than 8,000 students. Moulsecoomb Place is home to more than 160 students, while others live in nearby Varley Park. There are a number of areas of Brighton that are popular with students, just a short walk, cycle or bus ride away. These include Moulsecoomb, Bevendean, Hollingbury, Elm Grove, Hanover and other suburbs that stretch up the hills on either side of the Lewes Road.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

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

The Careers team is here to support you from your first day at the university.

We can help you decide what career is right for you, develop the skills you will need to follow it, and get a job when you finish your studies.

We can also offer support and advice about placements, volunteering, mentoring and business startup.

The Careers team are offering their full range of services, including one-to-one appointments remotely. These mainly take place via the Microsoft Teams app If you are having any issues with setting up Microsoft Teams please get in touch. 

Work and further study

Vacancy service
Make the most of our vacancy service, social media, paper and media resources.

Careers advice
Decide what career is right for you. Help with CVs, applications and interviews.

Resources for finding a job
Find graduate jobs, part-time work, and location-specific work.

Meet employers
Meet employers at careers fairs and events organised throughout the year.

Postgraduate study
For students considering postgraduate study at Masters level or higher.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–CCC (112–96 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate
26 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) 
At least English language, maths and science.

Foundation degree/HND/HNC
International foundation may be considered. Applicants with an HND or foundation degree may be considered for year 2 entry.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Find out more about the other English qualifications that we accept

Disclaimer: PSA updates the information on this page from time to time; however, there may have been more recent updates. Please refer to the university website for the latest information.