Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our climate and environment are changing at unprecedented and alarming rates. Now is the time to act boldly to forge effective local and global responses to the planetary crisis and societal emergency. You will explore the deep connections between environmental and social science in class, field and laboratory settings, so that your knowledge can help deliver the next generation of adaptations, mitigations and solutions.
As you study, you will develop a strong understanding of how the Earth works across climate change, pollution, ecology, conservation, geography and sustainable management. Environmental Science is a truly interdisciplinary subject, meaning you will look at the planet from every angle: from what’s happening deep underground to the atmosphere above us; from glaciers and deserts to rainforests and tiny soil microbes; and from people to the landscapes we shape and live in. You will learn how these systems connect, why they’re changing, and what we can do to protect them.
The degree links closely with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, helping you build the skills and knowledge needed to tackle real global challenges and make a positive impact. An optional Foundation Year is available if you would benefit from extra preparation before starting your degree. It offers an exciting introduction to higher education and helps you build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to progress.
After successfully completing the Foundation Year, you will move on to Year 1 of the BSc.
Key highlights
- Learning across class, field and laboratory settings
- Combines environmental and social science to tackle the climate crisis
- Covers climate change, pollution, ecology, conservation and sustainable management
- Closely linked with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Optional Foundation Year available for extra preparation before Year 1
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — to include to include Geography or a related subject
- BTEC: DDM — to include to include grade B in A Level Geography
- Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — UK Access: in Science Humanities - Distinction overall, to include 24 Distinctions (3 must be Geography) and 15 Merits at Level 3
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Geography
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- Climate change and sustainability officer
- Conservation officer
- Environmental scientist
- Pollution control officer
- Environmental policy adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,100 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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