BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Hazards & Disasters at Kingston University

Programme overview

Gain your Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons) degree with Kingston University. We are ranked Top 10 in the UK for Geography in the Guardian University Guide 2026. This course is also accredited by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Practitioners (ISEP), meaning you'll be employment-ready upon graduation.

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a pathway of the Environmental Science BSc (Hons), the Hazards and Disasters pathway focuses on the key themes of natural hazard science, disaster management and emergency planning. Year 1 provides a broad understanding of earth sciences, the environment and natural hazards. Year 1 - core modules: Our Dynamic Earth, Digital Mapping, Skills for Professional Practice, Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability. Year 2 - core modules: Rivers, Oceans and the Atmosphere, Data Analytics and GIS, Geohazards, Resilience and Society, Environmental Management: Policy and Practice. Final year - core modules: Research Project, Challenge of Climate Change, Geophysical Hazards: Processes and Disaster Risk Reduction, Future Skills Apply, Disaster Management.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course pursue careers in a variety of commercial, industrial and public sector organisations. For example, they go on to work for local governments, INGOs, first responders (such as the police and fire service), civil defence, insurance companies and environment consultants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BSc (Hons): 104-128 UCAS tariff points: At least two A-levels, or a BTEC Level 3 National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applications from those that have undertaken a foundation year will also be considered. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: F820, F822.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100, Year 4 (2030/31): £22,900 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/c5a71356-05b1-46ad-b4dc-abaeb57c30da/course?studyYear=2027

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