Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Our BSc Environmental Science degree covers the broad field that encompasses the aspects of ecology and physical science that evaluate environmental issues and propose appropriate solutions. If you have an interest in the environment and in applying scientific principles to help solve environmental problems, this environmental studies course is for you. This flexible, interdisciplinary environmental science course allows you to follow a programme with modules drawn from across the subject of environmental science.
You are then able to specialise in particular areas of interest in the second and third year or continue to study a more varied programme. For overall student positivity in the National Student Survey 2025 NSS Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score. This Environmental Science programme is accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences.
Key highlights
- Accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences
- Combines ecology and physical science to evaluate environmental issues
- Applies scientific principles to propose solutions to environmental problems
- Flexible interdisciplinary modules drawn from across environmental science
- Option to specialise in areas of interest in years two and three
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for the Environmental Science degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
- BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for the Environmental Science degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
- T-level: Merit — A typical offer for the Environmental Science degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Scientist
- Ecologist
- Sustainability Officer
- Environmental Monitoring Officer
- Environmental Protection Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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