Overview

Accredited by the IES (Institution of Environmental Sciences), this Environmental Science with optional placement year (Hons) course from Ulster University is for the scientists and geographers who want to make a difference in protecting our planet. Whether you're aiming for a career in sustainability, consultancy, research, policy, or conservation, you’ll graduate ready to help future generations and global organizations lead with smarter and more responsible decisions.

You’ll study at our Coleraine campus, right on the Causeway Coast, an area known for its spectacular scenery and diverse landscape. With the ocean, rivers, lakes, woodlands and uplands on your doorstep, your learning goes far beyond the classroom, using real environments as living laboratories. You’ll take part in fieldwork from week one, gaining practical experience early and building strong connections with your classmates along the way.

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

DAERA - Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Aff
White Young & Green (Environmental Consultants)
Loughs Agency - Conservation
Catchment Management
Fugro - Geotechnical survey and geoscience services
Terra Quest - Land referencing
Digital Mapping (e.g.
OSNI)
Planning Support
AgriFood & Biosciences Institute (AFBI)

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

EGM Skills Toolbox

Society, Environment and Sustainability

The Lithosphere

The Biosphere

The Hydrosphere

Environmental Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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80

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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

Coleraine, 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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level: BCC
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: award profile DMM

Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Scottish Highers: Grades BCCCC

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CDD

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 at Higher Level including Grade 4 or above in Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Mathematics.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

≈ 17490 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - £9,535 per year

Living costs

Coleraine

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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Coleraine

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