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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Environmental Science (with Placement Year)
University of Hull
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Environmental Science (with Placement Year) course at University of Hull.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C
Biology, Chemistry, Physics (including a pass in the practical element), Applied Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography or Maths
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: F755
Here's what University of Hull says about its Environmental Science (with Placement Year) course.
Become an environmental scientist and tackle the challenges shaping our planet with the University of Hull's IES-accredited course.
You'll gain practical, field, and analytical skills to solve real-world environmental problems, with opportunities for field trips in the UK and abroad, and even learning to scuba dive.
Better still, you’ll do it all at a university that’s a champion of sustainability with a global reputation for the quality of our research, preparing you for a successful career in this vital field.
This degree also includes the opportunity to embed your knowledge in a year-long industry placement, offering further hands-on experience and professional connections that set you apart in the job market.
Why study at Hull?
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Dive in: Choose dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver*
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Field trips: Learn by doing and venture to places like Brazil, Egypt and Mallorca
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Sustainability champion: Join a university that cares deeply about a sustainable future for all, with the ambition to be carbon neutral by 2027
Where could this take me?
An Environmental Science degree from Hull gives you the skills for careers with the Environment Agency, local councils, wildlife trusts, and environmental consultancies.
Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), you’ll get great training and work experience. You'll also get free student membership with IES, which helps you quickly become a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist, improving your job prospects.
- Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver. Extra fee may be payable.
Source: University of Hull
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Environmental sciences
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Core modules include:
Marine Biology: An Introduction Ecology (with optional Dive Training) Frontiers in Environmental Science Geographical Information Systems Environmental Pollution Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring
Optional modules include:
Adapting to Climate Change Conservation in a Changing World Volcanoes and their Hazards Rivers and their Management Sustainability Economies and Green Politics
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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 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
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
75%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
low
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Environmental Science (with Placement Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hull graduates who took Environmental Science (with Placement Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
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 percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hull graduates who took 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 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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