Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) and other courses in Earth Sciences at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
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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 | £23000 | £24000 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £19000 - £30500 | £21000 - £32000 |
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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
Environmental conditions on our planet are rapidly approaching a critical state. We are facing issues such as:
- global climate change
- deoxygenation and acidification of our oceans
- pollution in various environments
- environmental degradation
Do you want to learn more, and help solve these challenges? Then this degree is for you.
What is environmental geoscience?
Environmental geoscience provides a holistic understanding of the factors influencing environmental conditions on Earth.
Environmental geoscientists play a vital role when assessing environmental challenges from local to global scales. This expertise is crucial within the framework of a sustainable environment.
With this degree, you will:
- explore the conditions of Earth's past so you can protect its future
- evaluate the risks related to critical environmental issues of global importance
- be able to use your expertise to inform discussions on addressing acute environmental challenges
Our degree will help you play a valuable role in our transition to a fairer and more sustainable society.
Making a difference starts here. Are you ready?
What will I learn?
Our BSc Environmental Geosciences degree prepares you for a wide range of careers within environmental geosciences and beyond.
It carefully balances data science, programming, and computing skills with traditional field and laboratory skills, along with understanding the functioning of the Earth's environment.
You will study a comprehensive range of topics related to the environment, and the factors shaping environmental conditions on Earth. For example, we will address the physical, chemical and biological processes that control the world's oceans, atmosphere and ecosystems.
We will pay particular attention to processes that connect the various environmental settings - how a change in one area will affect other areas.
You will develop the crucial skills needed to address important challenges, including:
- How can we predict and mitigate the effects of global climate change?
- What tools can we use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere?
- Why is our planet able to sustain life?
- How can we reduce the effects of environmental pollution?
- Will changes in seawater properties affect the ocean's role as a food source?
- How does the increased CO2 concentration in seawater affect life in the ocean?
Many of your activities will simulate those that professionals perform in the real world. You will also learn sought-after computational analysis and quantitative skills and gain experience in:
- acquiring, analysing, assessing and presenting a wide range of data
- computing skills including programming and use of specialist software
- computer modelling
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- using a range of specialist laboratory techniques
- applying observational and sample collection techniques in the field
We also have an extensive network of experts contributing to this degree. Together, we help ensure your degree has real-world relevance and make you highly sought after by employers.
Additionally, this degree offers you flexibility in your studies. You'll be able to build your degree around topics you are curious or passionate about. Our staff can also help you design an interdisciplinary curriculum by choosing option courses from other disciplines.
Open to a world of possibilities
We are one of the largest and most successful groupings of geographers, Earth and environmental scientists in the UK.
- We have pioneered research proving human-caused greenhouse gasses are warming our planet, which helped underpin the 2015 Paris Agreement.
- We are working with major space agencies to monitor the environment using satellite data.
- We are 15th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023.
Our staff will incorporate the latest research in your teaching, and share our discoveries with you.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
30% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Earth Sciences
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Direct entry to second year is available; see our website for entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £34800 | year 1 |
International | £34800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #19
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #26
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #1
- #38
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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 Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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:
- 19 July, 2022