University of Southampton

Environmental Science (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Our topical BSc Environmental Science degree combines theory with practical and project work. You'll explore sustainable solutions to the environmental problems faced by society today and in the future. This environmental science programme will prepare you for a rewarding career in many fields.

You'll positively contribute to the environment and society whether you are working with governments, businesses, charities, or other organisations. At the start of the course, you'll choose one of 5 specialist pathways. This will give you control over your degree and career route.

You can change your pathway any time in the first year. Our pathways are: Sustainability Business and the Environment Biodiversity and Conservation Environmental Change Water and the Environment Each pathway has its own set of modules where you’ll learn to apply your skills and knowledge to real world tasks. This will help you gain employability skills and prepare you for your future career.

You can gain valuable work

Key highlights

  • Choose from five specialist pathways, switchable during first year
  • Pathways include Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation, and Water
  • Combines theory with practical and project work
  • Pathway modules apply skills and knowledge to real-world tasks
  • Explores sustainable solutions to current and future environmental problems

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including one acceptable science subject
  • A-level: BBB — to include including one acceptable science subject and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Environmental consultant
  • Sustainability officer
  • Conservation officer
  • Ecologist
  • Water quality scientist
  • Environmental policy officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £30,300 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 Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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