Environmental Geoscience, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This degree offers you a broad understanding of geography, combining themes from geology, geosciences, physical geography and environmental science. You will explore a wide range of topics including geology, geological mapping, volcanology, plate tectonics, climate change, natural hazards, pollution, and coastal and land management. Geosciences is an interdisciplinary subject that explores the Earth’s geographical and geological history and investigates the processes that have shaped the planet for millions of years.
The discipline spans everything from the subsurface to the atmosphere, from glaciers to deserts, rainforests to soil microbes, and from people to the landscapes they inhabit. Through this breadth, geosciences contribute to addressing global challenges with strong links to the UN Sustainability Goals. Throughout your studies, you will gain strong practical and analytical skills.
The programme includes in‑depth training in writing, statistics and critical thinking, alongside subject‑specific laboratory work and fieldwork that allow you to apply your learning in real environments. The degree is designed with future geoscientists in mind. A tailored structure with preselected modules gives you the opportunity to develop your interests within the discipline while providing a clear route towards specialisation.
You will also build skills that support career preparation, from scientific investigation to data analysis and problem‑solving.
Key highlights
- Combines geology, physical geography, geosciences and environmental science
- Topics include volcanology, plate tectonics, geological mapping and natural hazards
- Covers climate change, pollution, and coastal and land management
- Laboratory work and fieldwork apply learning in real environments
- Training in writing, statistics, critical thinking and data analysis
- Preselected modules provide a clear route towards specialisation
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — …include 24 Distinctions (3 must be Geography) and 15 Merits at Level 3 N/A 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject 32 to include 5 in Higher Level or 6 at Stan…
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — …3 N/A 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject 32 to include 5 in 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
- Geoscientist
- Environmental consultant
- Engineering geologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Environmental scientist
- Natural hazards analyst
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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