Overview

Throughout this Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BSc programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) brings together knowledge from a variety of fields to give you a deep understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world today.

Career opportunities

Environmental issues impact at local, national and international levels, and our students go on to make a valuable contribution in many different areas.

Past students have worked as pollution scientists, water quality experts and environmental managers with organisations including The Environment Agency, Wessex Water and DEFRA.

Some find roles as environmental consultants, working on renewable energy, waste management or the consequences of climate change. Others go into environmental education in schools, field studies organisations or postgraduate study.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), this course provides you with the tools to succeed in your future career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology in Practice

Chemistry in Practice

Skills for Science

Investigating and Communicating Science.

Life on Earth

The Earth

Field Skills (includes residential field trip, where possible)

Environment and Society.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 44 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 56

Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.

Baccalaureate IB: To include Science at Higher Level.

Irish Highers: A minimum of O4 in a Science subject.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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