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University of Birmingham

UCAS Code: F951 | Master of Science - MSci

Entry requirements

A level

A,A,B

Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable.

BTEC Extended Diploma in science related subject will be considered. BTEC Diploma accepted in combination with an A level. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted in combination with two A levels.

UCAS Tariff

136

We've calculated how many Ucas points you'll need for this course.

About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Applied environmental sciences

Become a leader in tackling global environmental challenges. Join us to dive deep into the complexities of environmental change and take advantage of specialised modules and research opportunities, through these you will gain the expertise needed to develop innovative, sustainable solutions and make a meaningful impact on the global environmental issues facing our word.

**Why Study Environmental Change and Sustainability at Birmingham?**

**• Tailor your degree -** With many paths and opportunities to choose from in this field it is important you are able to explore your subject area in detail. With flexible pathways in Sustainable Earth, Climate, Ecosystems, and Society, enriched by diverse peer perspectives. You can focus on what is really important to you..

**• Explore active sustainability projects -** Gain the skills that you will need with immersive field expeditions to projects that are a the forefront of environmental change and sustainability such as BIFoR, Net Zero lodges, and Tyseley Energy Park.

**• Engage with diverse professionals -** Gaining real-world insights from academic experts, practitioners, and the sustainable business community.

**• Experience the synergy of science and society -** Explore environmental change through social, ethical, and economic dimensions for a well-rounded understanding.

**Booming green job market**

Align your career, designed with industry experts we offer a hands-on experience with transferable skills, and diverse career opportunities. You’ll gain practical knowledge in sustainable development, renewable energy, and more. Graduates are highly valued in roles such as environmental agencies, sustainability officers, and policy advisors. With our employability-focused curriculum, you’ll be prepared to make a significant impact in various green careers, from wildlife conservation to urban planning. Join us to become a leader in environmental change and sustainability.

Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/gees/environmental-change-and-sustainability-msci and scroll down to the modules section to find out more.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University of Birmingham

Department:

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

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What students say

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

90%
Applied 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

96%
Staff make the subject interesting
88%
Staff are good at explaining things
88%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
80%
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

84%
Library resources
84%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
72%
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?

82%
UK students
18%
International students
39%
Male students
61%
Female students
76%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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A
A

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.

£28,000
high
Average annual salary
85%
med
Employed or in further education
80%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

16%
Business, research and administrative professionals
12%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
12%
Conservation and environment professionals

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.

£23k

£23k

£28k

£28k

£33k

£33k

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This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.

You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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