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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Environmental Science: Environmental Change

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Environmental Science: Environmental Change course at University of Southampton.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

Typical offer: ABB, including one science subject from Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geology and Environmental Studies; plus a pass in the associated practical science assessment where applicable.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Environmental Science: Environmental Change or another course from the same subject area.

Environmental sciences
SubjectGrade
GeographyA
BiologyB
ChemistryB
MathematicsB
Environmental StudiesA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: F906

Here's what University of Southampton says about its Environmental Science: Environmental Change course.

Explore some of the biggest environmental challenges of today and the future.

On your three-year Environmental Science degree you'll explore how science can be applied to protect our planet in one of five specialist pathways: Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, or Sustainability.

Specialising in your chosen pathway, whilst exploring a wide range of subjects including environmental science, geography, ecology, geology, law, and oceanography, you'll develop the knowledge and skills required to tackle the complex major environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. This programme will integrate theory-based learning with practical and project work, to work towards sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

You'll graduate prepared for a rewarding career* in many fields, like environmental management and conservation.

*Geography and Environmental Science is ranked 7th in the Guardian best UK universities league table 2026 and 97% of Environmental Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021 and 2021/2022).

Source: University of Southampton

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Geography and Environmental Science

Location

Main Site - Highfield Campus | Southampton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Environmental sciences

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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
EU£28,800 per year
International£28,800 per year

The modules you will study

In each year of study, you will complete compulsory modules, plus a further number relating to your chosen pathway.

We have a varied range of modules for all years, which gives you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate.

A full list of modules is available on the course page on our website.

How you will be assessed

Your learning is delivered, and assessed, through a wide range of methods to ensure you develop a broad variety of skills that will set you up for success after graduation.

You will be assessed through coursework; laboratory reports and essays; design and problem solving exercises; individual and group projects; written and practical exams; creative projects; oral presentations; dissertation.

Throughout, you'll be supported by a personal academic tutor, your peers, and have access to a senior tutor.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton

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 Southampton students who took the Environmental Science: Environmental Change course - or another course in the same subject area.

Environmental sciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

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?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

91%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

91%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

76%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

97%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

67%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

75%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

88%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

88%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

82%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Southampton. These students are taking Environmental Science: Environmental Change or another course from the same subject area.

Environmental sciences
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female61%Male39%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above92%
Number of students140
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Environmental Science: Environmental Change at University of Southampton.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Southampton graduates who took Environmental Science: Environmental Change - or another course in the same subject area.

Geography, earth and environmental studies

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£31.4k

Third year after graduation

£35.8k

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: Environmental Change.

Source: LEO

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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