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Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)
Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year)
University of Hull
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year) course at University of Hull.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C
In any one of the following subjects: Biology, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Maths and Physics
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F646
Here's what University of Hull says about its Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year) course.
Passionate about creating a sustainable future? This degree will prepare you for a career in a wide range of earth and environmental science industries.
From day one, you’ll be trained to become a sustainably minded geoscientist. You’ll study important topics like climate change, clean water, and green energy at a university that is a champion of sustainability with a global reputation for the quality of our research.
We take a hands-on approach to learning through field trips and lab work, and you’ll also broaden your horizons with a year of study at one of our partner universities across Europe, Asia, North America, or Australia, gaining new skills, building international contacts, and immersing yourself in a different culture and environment.
Add it all up and it means that you’ll graduate with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to tackle the planet's biggest environmental challenges as a sustainably minded geoscientist.
Why study at Hull?
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Lectures that take you places: All your core field trip costs are included in your tuition fees
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Boost your CV: Our hands-on degree includes the option to take a placement or study abroad to develop your workplace skills
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Taught by experts: Learn from people at the forefront of research with connections to policy makers and industries that can drive real change
Where could this take me?
With an Earth and Environmental Science degree from Hull, you can work in environmental consulting, renewable energies, geological exploration, and more.
Our alumni have gone onto work for the Environment Agency, consultancies, councils, and wildlife trusts. But that’s not all. Your practical, research, and numerical skills are also transferable to teaching, finance, and data analysis. Plus, this course sets you up well for further academic study if you want to.
Source: University of Hull
Course details
Qualification
Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)
Department
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including industrial placement
Subjects
• Environmental geoscience
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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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 University of Hull students who took the Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
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?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
61%
low
How well organised is your course?
65%
low
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geology | C | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hull graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Conservation and environment professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Natural and social science professionals
20%
Engineering professionals
15%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hull graduates who took Earth and Environmental Science (with Placement Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
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 and Environmental Science (with Placement Year).
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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