Environmental Science with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Environmental Science with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) and other courses in Environmental Sciences at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Environmental Sciences courses of Queen Mary University of London
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Environmental 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 | £26000 | £26500 | £31000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £21000 - £30500 | £25500 - £37500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of Queen Mary University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24189 | £22414 | £26298 |
25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £27771 | £16897 - £27576 | £20317 - £33339 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Do you want to understand and help address some of the most significant threats to our natural environment and ecosystems?
Our Environmental Science BSc programme will develop your knowledge of physical and ecological processes, understanding of critical global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and sustainability, and allow you to explore novel management and policy interventions to mitigate environmental hazards and restore damaged ecosystems. Jointly taught by the School of Geography and School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, compulsory foundational modules are supplemented a range of exciting optional modules in each year, providing flexibility to tailor your study towards your interests and career goals. You will have opportunities to develop both subject-specific and transferable skills including laboratory analysis, statistical methods, spatial analysis and geographical information systems (GIS), effective communication and problem-solving, unlocking a wide range of employment options after graduation. You can also explore key environmental and ecological concepts through fieldwork in the UK and destinations further afield such as the Netherlands and South Africa, before designing your own research project in your final year with guidance and support from our experts.
This programme is based in the School of Geography on QMUL’s Mile End campus in the vibrant heart of east London. You will join a learning community of students and academics, drawn from over 35 countries across the world. Each student has an academic advisor who supports their studies and transition to university. Our student experience and engagement team provide further pastoral care and social opportunities outside of the classroom. The School’s dedicated Careers Consultant offers one-to-one advice and coaching meetings for students and hosts regular employer events on campus that often feature returning graduates from the School.
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.
All Environmental Sciences courses of Queen Mary University of London
Current jobs
All courses of Queen Mary University of London
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Environmental Sciences courses of Queen Mary University of London
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Science with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London
25% | Caring personal services |
20% | Welfare Professionals |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Science with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
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 Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #14
- #28
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #14
- #51
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #32
- #201
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.
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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Queen Mary University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17055
- postgraduates:
- 8035
- Total:
- 25090
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £20200 | 111 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 85% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £29700 | 157 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 106 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Molecular Biology and Environmental Change with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £26500 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Environmental Science (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 | 194 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 121 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 123 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 | 131 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
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