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Environmental Science

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

ABB including two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. To include 30 level 3 credits in relevant science subjects. A unit in mathematical studies or quantitative methods is essential.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

32 points overall with at least one science subject at Higher Level grade 5 from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3

H1H2H2H3H3 at Higher Level, to include two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. A minimum of grade H3 in Mathematics is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

DDD overall in a science-related subject to include physical or biological sciences and mathematics units.

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

AABBB including at least two sciences from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

UCAS Tariff

128-147

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Environmental sciences

Environmental science is the study of the whole environment so involves both biological organisms and our physical environment, and the interactions between them. You will learn about the role of social and economic factors, ethics and public perception in environmental management. You may also take an optional 70-hour work placement to gain practical experience in the environmental sector in the UK or abroad.

The Uni


Course location:

Main Site (Newcastle)

Department:

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

75%
Environmental sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Environmental sciences

Teaching and learning

76%
Staff make the subject interesting
81%
Staff are good at explaining things
67%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
71%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

86%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
57%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

89%
UK students
11%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
97%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
B

After graduation


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Environmental sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£20,000
med
Average annual salary
94%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

17%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
14%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
9%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Environmental sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£33k

£33k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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