Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
Cardiff University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) at Cardiff University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Earth Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £23500 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £28000 | £20000 - £28000 | £24500 - £34500 |
All Earth Sciences courses of Cardiff University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24981 | £24496 | £28785 |
25-75 percentile range | £21491 - £29019 | £19181 - £30313 | £22339 - £36076 |
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Course Description
Overview and aims of the Programme
Do you have a curious mind? Are you fascinated by how the Earth works? An environmental geoscientist uses their understanding of the planet and its processes to predict hazards like floods and earthquakes, clean up dangerous waste, and help civil engineers plan the construction of new roads, tunnels or buildings.
On our Environmental Geoscience course, you will explore different processes that happen on our planet like acid rain and global warming and find solutions to geological problems in the UK and around the world. You will develop advanced skills in mapping, research, analysis and problem-solving.
South Wales has a rich geological history and is ideal for teaching how geology impacts on landscapes and industry. We take regular field trips to areas of natural beauty and old industrial and mining sites. There will be opportunities to do overseas trips, in the past we’ve been to Tenerife and Cyprus.
We’ve worked with industry to design our degree so you graduate with the specialist skills needed to be a professional environmental geoscientist.
You don’t need to have studied Geology as we’ll be starting year one with the basic principles to bring everyone to the same level.
Distinctive Features of the Programme
- Professional accreditation - our Environmental Geoscience degree is accredited by the Geological Society, the professional body for geosciences in the UK. This accreditation keeps us connected to industry and allows our graduates to become chartered Geologists.
- Student satisfaction - Belong to a small and friendly community voted close to top among all Russell Group Universities in the main category of Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2018.
- Flexible degree schemes - all of the School’s degrees have a common first semester that introduce you to geosciences and geography. You can then decide whether to stay with your chosen degree or switch to another in the same School.
- Hands-on fieldwork - you will get plenty of opportunity to develop your fieldwork skills with regular day trips and residential trips in Wales and overseas. South Wales has a long (and heavily polluting) industrial history and there are lots of outstanding natural landscapes for us to explore.
- World leading experts and facilities – you will be taught by world-leading scientists and have access to equipment and laboratories for analysis and testing of environmental samples. These will be used in your independent dissertation project in year three.
- Access to the British Geological Survey and National Museum of Wales - our school is in the same building as the Welsh office of the British Geological Survey and next door to the National Museum of Wales. We use the exhibition galleries of the National Museum and material from its collections to enhance our teaching. British Geological Survey Wales has a strong environmental focus and helps provide ideas for student projects along with advice on professional skills and careers.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) at Cardiff University
30% | Engineering professionals |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects. We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- MBA
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
EU | £25450 | year 1 |
International | £25450 | year 1 |
EU | £28200 | year 1 |
International | £28200 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students from the UK and Islands:
Fees stated are for the 2024/25 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete to the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Students from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland:
Students from the rest of the world (international):
Fees for entry in subsequent years are subject to increase and will be confirmed by the end of October in the year preceding your start date of your programme.
Tuition fees cover all reasonable costs required for you to complete the degree programme stated. Please note that you may choose to participate in study trips, associated placements or purchase equipment while studying on your degree programme which will be at your own cost. Tuition fees do not include living costs such as accommodation, subsistence or travel.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Cardiff University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Cardiff University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #11
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- Geology
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The Times Good University Guide by Subject
[Published 15 September, 2023]
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- #1
- #17
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- Geology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #1
- #101
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- Geology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #156
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- Geology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #1
- #37
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #1
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #1
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of Cardiff University
About Cardiff University
Established in 1883, Cardiff University is located in the urban setting of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Some of the university’s most obvious advantages include world-leading research, a knowledgeable and proactive career services office, and the central location. Cardiff is a vibrant, modern city with a young and diverse population known for accepting people from all walks of life.
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Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 88% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 126 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 8% | 10% | £9250 | £29300 | 154 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 167 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 193 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 | £29500 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience with a Year of Study Abroad BSc (Hons) | Cardiff University | 88% | 5% | 3% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 125 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Geology (Environmental Geoscience) BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 76% | 5% | 5% | - | - | 111 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | Swansea University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Swansea | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | 86% | 2% | 7% | - | - | 113 | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 15 September, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023