Environmental Sciences

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Environmental scientists study the natural world and the impact of human activity on it. Their work is crucial for developing sustainable solutions to global challenges such as climate change, pollution and conservation.

Our Environmental Science BSc(Hons) is aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals and allows you to follow a theme to suit your career ambition. Choose from environmental management and pollution, ecology and conservation, or Earth systems and processes.

You’ll gain practical skills in the classroom, laboratory and in the field, and be able to put your learning into action on the optional placement year in industry.

Top reasons to choose this course

  • Professional accreditation from the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).

  • 98% of our students are positive about the teaching on this course — National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.

  • Learn field skills on day trips and residential field trip options in every year of the course.

  • Travel and accommodation included in the fees for mandatory residential trips to locations such as Wales and Sicily (go to the fees and costs section for more info).

  • Work experience throughout the course including the option of a placement year.

  • 100% of our research impact is assessed as outstanding or very considerable in terms of its reach and significance – 2021 REF.

  • Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £23,000

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £23,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2114 Physical scientists
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2483 Environmental health professionals
    2152 Environment professionals
    1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
    3582 Health and safety managers and officers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Brighton

    Brighton

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