Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year BSc (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Human Geography at The University of York for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Human Geography.
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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 Human Geography 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27500 | £25000 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £19500 - £29000 | £22500 - £37000 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of The University of York
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25503 | £25946 | £31907 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £29503 | £21407 - £31949 | £25423 - £41399 |
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Course Description
You will become an expert in environmental economics, policy and ecology. You will develop an interdisciplinary knowledge base that will enable you to understand and solve contemporary environmental problems.
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 Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year BSc (Hons) at The University of York
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Human Geography
All Human Geography courses of The University of York
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £28800 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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 The University of York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #31
- #151
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #24
- #151
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #23
- #126
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Ecology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Ecology BSc (Hons) | The University of York | 91% | 4% | 2% | £9250 | £28800 | 167 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Ecology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 87% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £18830 | 129 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Environment, Economics and Ecology BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | - | - | £9250 | £28800 | - | York | On campus Full-time |
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Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 82% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 | 169 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Ecology and Environmental Science (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 89% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 119 | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
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Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year BSc (Hons) | The University of York | - | - | - | £9250 | £28800 | - | York | On campus Full-time |
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Archaeology & Palaeoecology BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | £9250 | £25300 | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Ecology and Conservation with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 82% | 0% | 30% | £9250 | £26100 | 149 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Ecology and Wildlife Conservation BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £9250 | £18800 | - | Poole | On campus Full-time |
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Ecology and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | 59% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | 149 | Cheltenham | 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
