BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

Course overview

Measure and manage the physical, societal, and economic impacts humans have on our environment., Understand and manage human impacts on the environment using a multidisciplinary approach.

Key highlights

Measure physical, societal and economic human impacts on the environment
Multidisciplinary approach to understanding and managing environmental impacts
Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB — including two of the following science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher including Science-related units
BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM. Please contact us at [email protected] for details on whether your BTEC will be considered for entry.
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 75% overall including two of the following science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences
International Baccalaureate: 34 — including two of the following science subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences
T-level: Distinction — overall in following T Level

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Environmental consultant
Environmental scientist
Sustainability officer
Environmental protection officer
Conservation officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

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 York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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