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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Earth, Climate and Environmental Change
Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Earth, Climate and Environmental Change course at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including a Science subject Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £28,900 per year |
| International | £28,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F764
Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Earth, Climate and Environmental Change course.
Through Science and in everyday life we understand that climate change is happening all around us. As our planet continues to warm up and climate patterns change, bringing extreme and unpredictable weather, environments will become hotter, drier or wetter, the natural resources we rely upon will become increasingly threatened and all life on Earth will be severely impacted.
BSc Earth, Climate and Environmental Change is a new degree designed to develop a strong scientific understanding of Earth system science and how it has shaped today’s world. This three year course examines many of the greatest challenges faced in the 21st century including natural hazards, resource security and climate change.
You’ll experience teaching that is research-led, quantitative science based, underpinned by the world-leading expertise of academic research in the Earth Science department, from atmospheric composition, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental diagnosis, to paleoclimates, ocean science and the cryosphere. You’ll benefit from this cutting-edge quantitative physical science research as you engage in a broader and deeper study of the subject, and you’ll experience the thrill of working in a research group on real world problems through independent projects.
Underpinning training in core knowledge will be the teaching of key skills used to monitor and inform on environmental change, such as air and water composition, field sampling and observation, remote sensing, data handling, GIS and computer modelling. You will develop your abilities as a quantitative physical scientist, practicing your skills in collecting and analysing raw data with statistical rigour and applying it to understanding physical processes in Earth system science.
You will graduate equipped with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to tackle the scientific challenges of a rapidly changing world, ideally prepared for a scientific or technical career in your chosen field, or ready to progress into postgraduate study.
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Develop a deep understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet.
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Participate in exciting fieldwork opportunities.
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Choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your learning to fit your interests.
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Recommended for those who wish to undertake a broader and deeper study of the subject.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Earth Sciences
Location
Main Site | Egham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Geology
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Please refer to our website for information on assessment: https://royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/earth-sciences/earth-climate-and-environmental-change/
How you will be assessed
Classroom teaching methods are highly diverse including lectures, practicals, tutorials, fieldtrips, and other learning modes. Students will typically spend 75% of each module (90 of 120 hrs) engaged on independent tasks; however, this will vary, module-to-module, to reflect the diverse fields being synthesised, and diverse subject-specific approaches to teaching, with practical lab-based or field-based modules having higher level of classroom time.
Students on this course will benefit from pastoral support from a personal tutor.
A combination of assessment methods will be used (exam, projects, coursework, moodle quizzes, presentations and team exercises) and innovative assessment modes will be encouraged as new modules are developed for this course.
Royal Holloway, University of London reviews
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2nd year student
Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops
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2nd year student
There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.
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2nd year student
This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...
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2nd year student
Support has been OK.
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2nd year student
Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.
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2nd year student
As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Royal Holloway, University of London students who took the Earth, Climate and Environmental Change course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
70%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
70%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
69%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
65%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
59%
low
Organisation and management
59%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
72%
low
Learning resources
72%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
68%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
68%
low
Student voice
58%
low
Student voice
58%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
61%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. These students are taking Earth, Climate and Environmental Change or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Geology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Earth, Climate and Environmental Change - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
20%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
20%
Sales occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Earth, Climate and Environmental Change - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Earth, Climate and Environmental Change.
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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