Overview

The Environmental Earth Sciences (Hons) at University of St Andrews addresses the main challenges facing society from climate change to environmental degradation and the methods employed to better understand how the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere are interconnected and drive environmental change.

The degree utilises geology, chemistry, physics, and biology to understand Earth’s surface environment both past and present. Applied training includes hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques central to field and lab-based studies in environmental and geobiological sciences.

Careers

The School is proactive in developing career opportunities, and career activities are provided for all students from first year onwards. There is a wide variety of career options for Environmental Earth Sciences graduates in the energy, natural resources, and environmental sectors, as well as in wider science and policy areas.

For some graduates, the course is a stepping stone to pursuing postgraduate education and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Petroleum Exploration and Geophysics

Global Biogeochemical Cycles

Global Climate Change

Geochemistry

Processes and Product in Sedimentary Systems

Water in the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 91 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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76

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAAB, including at least two sciences from the following:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics.

GCE A-Levels AAB, including at least one of the following subjects:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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