Overview

You’ll explore Earth’s natural systems – its physical, chemical and biological interactions – and use this knowledge to develop strategies for tackling major environmental issues such as climate change and pollution. The BSc Environmental Science with Professional Experience offered by the University of Reading has a strong scientific focus. Your learning will span from the single cells and atoms that form the building blocks of our world, to the cycling of matter and flows of energy into, between, and within the:

solid Earth and its surface
hydrosphere
atmosphere
biosphere.

Gain essential skills needed by today’s professional environmental scientists. Our balance of practical and theoretical learning enables you to gain experience in the field and enhance your specialist subject knowledge with real-life experience – preparing you for a career, or further research, in the environmental sector.

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Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25).

Top 20 in the UK for Geography and Environmental Science (ranked 18th out of 68, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Top 150 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, Joint 108th out of 551 overall).

3rd in the UK for research power in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest REF 2021).

First ever winner of the Times Higher Education (THE) award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership (2023).

99% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 99% of responders from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science).

Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Challenges
Field Class
Earth Lab
Data Environment
Earth Processes and Hazards
Energy Resources
Geographical Information Systems
Monitoring the Earth from above
Water in the Earth System

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 233 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

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

BBB, including grade B in one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies or Geology
International Baccalaureate
30 points overall, including 5 at higher level in one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies or Geology
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM (Modules taken must be comparable to subject-specific requirement)
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30650 GBP / year

≈ 30650 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 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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