BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency at Swansea University

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary BSc linking environmental and social science, covering climate change, pollution, ecology, conservation, geography and sustainable management through class, field and laboratory work to develop adaptations, mitigations and solutions to the planetary crisis.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Geography | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Foundation Year, 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: Ecology and Behaviour, Introduction to Earth Systems, Life in the Oceans and Field Methods - Physical and Environmental Geography, with options such as Sustainability and the Climate Emergency and Geographical Skills. Later modules include fieldwork in Iceland, the Isles of Scilly and Vancouver and Earth from Space.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental management and conservation, ecological and environmental consultancy, government, councils and public sector roles, and aid and development.

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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 points including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Geography. Foundation Year route: CDD-DDD.

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 Foundation Year, a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry)

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