University of Leicester

Environmental Science BSc

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

This degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth, its living systems and the complexity of environmental-societal interactions. Environmental science students develop a robust understanding of the science underpinning the major environmental and ecological challenges of the twenty-first century, such as climate change, pollution, conservation and natural resource management. They also gain key practical laboratory and field skills for monitoring ecological processes and environment change Drawing on material from Physical and Human Geography, Geosciences and Biological Sciences, students construct a degree around their own specialisms and interests, within an overall Environmental Science umbrella.

This is supported by the development of core competencies in laboratory, field and IT methods. Throughout, this course contains options for UK and international residential fieldwork. This new degree is designed to provide students with the skills to tackle the full scope the environmental challenges we face, and contains extensive optionality.

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world. You can review some of the qualifications we accept on our countries page and English Language equivalencies. If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact us for more information, including the name and result of the qualification you have studied.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you can apply for Geography with Foundation Year BSc. Second year entry may be possible with suitable qualifications. We welcome applications from motivated students whose predicted grades are slightly below our standard entry requirements.

We understand that predicted grades are not always an accurate reflection of your final results, and we’re happy to consider your application. Although we can’t guarantee an offer due to the high volume of applications, if you’re eligible, we may still off

Key highlights

  • Covers climate change, pollution, conservation and natural resource management
  • Practical laboratory and field skills for monitoring ecological and environmental change
  • Draws on Geography, Geosciences and Biological Sciences modules
  • Build your degree around your own specialisms with extensive optionality
  • Options for UK and international residential fieldwork
  • Core competencies developed in laboratory, field and IT methods

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — A/AS-levels: ABB.
  • A-level: BBB — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass relevant diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.
  • International Baccalaureate: 30 — International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points.
  • T-level: Distinction — to include in either Design, Surveyin

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Environmental consultant
  • Ecologist
  • Conservation officer
  • Environmental monitoring officer
  • Sustainability officer
  • Environmental scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £20,750

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

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