This degree examines the interactions between the geology, biology, chemistry and physics of the Earth’s surface, oceans and atmosphere. It gives you a deep understanding of the Earth’s environment and how it can be influenced by human activities.

In years one and two you gain a firm grounding in earth sciences, building your knowledge to inform your choice of third-year and fourth-year options, which have recently included Oceanography, Economic Geology, and Climates and Ecosystems. Your third year also includes an independent field and laboratory project and an industry-standard environmental impact study.

You will spend half of your final year on a major earth science research project. A number of our previous students’ project reports have been published in scientific journals.

Our close links with industry ensure that the skills you gain during your studies are valued by employers. Recent partners have included Shell, Chevron, Reykjavik Energy, Atkins, Environmental Resources Management and EDF.

We have a tightly knit community and a programme of student-run projects, informal seminars and social events. Our courses include field trips in the UK and overseas, the cost of which is included in your tuition fee. You will be invited on a field trip just before your first term starts, so you can get to know your year group before lectures begin.

All our environmental geoscience degrees are accredited by the Geological Society of London, and transfers between courses may be possible.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Environmental Geoscience

A-level Standard offer	AAB including a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or ABB in three core science/mathematics subjects
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	ABC including AB (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject
Science practicals	A pass in the practical element of all English examination board science A-levels is expected.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject, or 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5, 5 in three core science/mathematics subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science) with 30 credits at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit, including 12 graded level 3 credits in each of two sciences at Distinction.
BTEC offer	DDD in Applied Science or Engineering plus B in A-level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	80% overall, with 8.5, 8.0 (in any order) in a core science/mathematics subject and another science-related subject
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications
International Foundation Programme	55% in 60 academic credits with no subject lower than 40%, including two of Foundations of Chemistry, Foundations of Biomedical Science, Foundations of Physics, Foundations of Psychology or Mathematics for STEM, with one at 60% and one at 55%, and Essential Mathematics with 55%

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: Higher numeracy requirement (6 or B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile C Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.