Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

An Environmental Science This course combines scientific knowledge with the skills to communicate and advocate for change. You’ll learn from international experts and gain hands-on experience to solve real-world problems. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), our degree can open doors to careers with the Environment Agency, Wildlife Trusts, consultancies, and more.

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc), Our Living Planet, Environmental Science Fieldwork, Introduction to Physical Environments, Environmental Challenges - Global to Local, Measuring and mapping environmental systems; Year 2 core modules: Fundamentals of Ecology, Earth Observation and GIS, Ecosystem Processes in the Anthropocene, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Practice, Research and Fieldwork; Year 4 core modules: Geography and Environment Dissertation, Applied Ecology and Conservation Management, Translating Environmental Science into policy, outreach and decision making. Optional modules include Green cities and nature-based solutions, Past Environments, Water Resources, Development and Disasters, Advanced Geospatial Applications, Earth Futures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: F755.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSESE1&code2=0002

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