Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Environmental and earth sciences

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,500

About this course

This degree has been developed to give you a solid overview in the discipline of environmental science, as well as looking at how humans shape the world around us and how humanity can tackle the issues arising from this.

Why study BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Gain practical experience gained through fieldwork, lab work, computing, data analysis, report writing, and work placements

  • Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, East Devon World Heritage Coast, and the New Forest

  • Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas

  • Our students work in partnership with our staff to co-create featured projects, collaborating with professional practitioners

  • Gain valuable work experience on an optional placement in a real-world working environment, with a range of local, national and international companies and institutions.

  • You’ll be career-ready with 90% graduates from our environmental sciences courses in employment after 15 months. (source Discover Uni 2023)

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for environmental science, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    Course accreditation Accreditation by the Institute of Environmental Sciences provides an indicator of quality and indicates that an education institute is planning the career paths of its students. You’ll also be able to apply for free student membership of the institution.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £23,500

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £23,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2114 Physical scientists
    2483 Environmental health professionals
    2152 Environment professionals
    2151 Conservation professionals
    3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,500

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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