BSc (Hons) Environmental Geoscience at Swansea University

Programme overview

A BSc offering a broad understanding of geography combining geology, geosciences, physical geography and environmental science, covering geological mapping, volcanology, plate tectonics, climate change, natural hazards, pollution, and coastal and land management, with training in writing, statistics and critical analysis.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Geography | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Introduction to Earth Systems, Field Methods - Geology and Introduction to Geology, with options such as Geographical Skills, Natural Hazards and Society and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. Later modules include fieldwork skills in Iceland, the Isles of Scilly and Vancouver, Earth from Space and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in the environmental and geographical sectors, using skills such as Geographical Information Systems with applications in areas such as green energy technologies, supported by fieldwork and partner organisation visits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC to include Geography or a related subject; BTEC DDM to include grade B in A level Geography; UK Access to HE in Science Humanities, Distinction overall, to include 24 Distinctions (3 must be Geography) and 15 Merits at Level 3; T Levels not accepted (N/A); mixed qualifications 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications including 40 in a relevant subject; International Baccalaureate 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Geography.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee for the full-time route as published on the course page. International fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry)

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