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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry)
University of Reading
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) course at University of Reading.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | B |
| Biology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F850
Here's what University of Reading says about its Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) course.
Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most critical challenges facing planet Earth with our BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year degree.
If you want to study environmental science at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year Environmental Science with International Foundation Year course enables you to undertake an undergraduate environmental science degree.
Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). The University is in the top 150 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, joint 108th out of 551 overall).
You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Environmental Science degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.
The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/bsc-environmental-science-ifp-september
Source: University of Reading
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
Location
Main Site | Reading
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Environmental sciences
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
- Academic Skills
- Skills in Geography and Environmental Science
- Earth Processes and Hazards
- Energy Resources
- Environmental Diagnostics. *Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
University of Reading student reviews
Showing 112 reviews
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
lots on offer, always listening and acting on feedback! only complaint is that the music choices can be questionable at wednesday union
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
if you want to go feral you can and if you like the peace you can get the peace. definitely has something for everyone, i just wish areas like henley had more student based pubs!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
i commute so i dont know much but they didnt increase the price of the undergrad tuition course for existing students which was really appreciated. the price for a masters is also amazing!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
always received so much support, people are always so happy to help and on the off chance you do have a poor experience, theres always someone who is amazing and really good at their job to help out!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
i commute so i dont know much about uni accom but the library is really nice, lots of good spaces. pro-Palestinian campus (replaced the starbucks and has a co-op) which is amazing. facilities are always working, everything is always clean. grounds team take good take of the nature too!
3rd year
Neuroscience
7 months ago
absolutely love it. staff are amazing and so friendly, so many icons in their field. lots of good networking opportunities within the department and the fact we have CINN and dont have to use a hospital for neuroimaging equipment is amazing and so useful. the marking can be, at times, a little bit b...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Reading
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 Reading students who took the Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
89%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Reading. These students are taking Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Reading graduates who took Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Architecture and construction professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Reading graduates who took Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£34.7k
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 International Foundation Year (September Entry).
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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