University of Hull

BSc (Hons) Earth and Environmental Science

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

Understanding how the Earth works, the forces that shape it and how we can use its resources in a sustainable way is crucial to the future of our planet. From day one, you’ll be trained to become a sustainably-minded geoscientist. Using your passion to drive an environmentally-sensitive world, we'll empower you to join us in helping to build a fairer, sustainable, carbon neutral future.

Not only that – you'll develop skills in observation and analysis in order to understand Earth and environmental processes across a range of timescales, both locally and globally. Learning by doing is an important part of the course, whether you’re getting your hands dirty in the labs or treading the soil in Spain. And the best bit is, all your core field trip costs are included in your tuition fees.

Tackle some of the planet's greatest challenges

Key highlights

  • Trains you as a sustainably-minded geoscientist from day one
  • Builds observation and analysis skills across local and global timescales
  • Hands-on learning in laboratories and on fieldwork in Spain
  • Core field trip costs included in tuition fees
  • Focus on sustainable use of Earth resources and carbon neutral futures

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.
  • BTEC: DDM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 120 UCAS points A LEVELS BBB BTEC DDM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000
  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Geoscientist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental scientist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Sustainability officer
  • Geologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,600 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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