Overview

Environmental scientists tackle global challenges. Join (Hons) Environmental Science offered at University of Plymouth .

Key facts

Environmental science is your gateway to tackling the most pressing issues of our time – climate change, pollution, habitat loss and sustainability.

This degree empowers you with the scientific insight and practical experience to understand these challenges and develop real solutions, from land to ocean.

With fieldwork, lab training and global context, you'll graduate ready to protect ecosystems, influence policy and lead positive change for the planet.

Learn from expert, experienced and passionate researchers while based in a city surrounded by some of the UK’s most unique and spectacular habitats.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soils, Water, Climate

Our Ecological Planet: Biodiversity and Ecological Change

Our Polluted Planet

The Environmental Manager's Toolbox

Delivering Sustainability

Global Environmental Threats

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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76

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 234 other Bachelors in Environmental 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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76

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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General requirements

UCAS tariff:104 - 112

A level: 104–112 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels and preferably from one of the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, Applied Science, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Biology or Human Biology, Statistics, Science in the Environment, Design Technology. General Studies not accepted.

IB: 26–27 points overall from an International Baccalaureate to include science/technology-related subjects. English and mathematics must be included.

BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM preferably from a science/technology related subject (applied science, animal management, countryside management, forensic science).

GCSE: mathematics grade C required. English language grade C or above.

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Tuition Fees

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19800 GBP 4000 GBP Built-In Scholarship

Non-residents

15800 GBP / year

≈ 15800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Discounts per year:

Year 1: £4,000
Year 2: £1,000
Year 3: £1,000

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

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

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