Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of East Anglia
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Environmental Sciences at University of East Anglia for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental Sciences.
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of East Anglia
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Environmental Sciences
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 | £23000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £29000 | £18500 - £28000 | £21500 - £34500 |
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of East Anglia
Salary of all UK Graduates of Environmental Sciences
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 Environmental Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Overview
How can we effectively address sustainability issues? What are the best options for a low carbon world? How is climate change affecting our natural world and how can we manage the effects? How can I contribute to a better future as a successful graduate? By taking your Foundation Year with us, you’ll gain the knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare you well for our degree courses that address these sorts of questions and more. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your Foundation Year to your interests then transfer to ANY degree* in the School of Environmental Sciences, and enjoy learning from lecturers passionate about their subjects and supportive of students.
We would welcome you as a mature student looking for a new career, or a student wishing to strengthen your qualifications, or change because you wish to change your direction of study. Whatever your background, the foundation year provides the perfect route.
*Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Geology with Geography, Geophysics, BA Geography and the four-year variants (Year out and MSci), with pre-requisite foundation year modules and grades.
About This Course
IIn your Foundation Year, you may choose to study the physical, chemical, and biological surroundings, or opt for more human geography modules. You’ll retain this flexibility to shape your interests through your degree studies too. In this foundation year, you’ll discover how natural systems of the environment are interlinked, and the effects of human influence on them as you learn and debate issues such as:
- What happens in the wide range of natural systems that occur on Earth?
- What are the greatest challenges for achieving a sustainable environment?
- What is the latest research into understanding the changes in our environment and how to manage these?
- In addition to exploring these questions, you’ll gain essential academic skills needed throughout your degree
Once you have successfully completed your foundation year, you are guaranteed to transfer to the BSc Environmental Science. But we believe our students should have flexibility to shape their studies to their evolving skills and interests, thus our foundation year students have the option to transfer onto any degree in the school (Geography BA or BSc, Marine Science, Geology with Geography, Geophysics), depending on the optional modules selected and grades achieved.
The choice of degree courses includes the four-year variants with the third year on Placement with an organization, or a Year Abroad at another university. We advise a student to inform their funding body of the additional year of study prior to the Year Abroad or on a Placement. Progression is subject to year-to-year grade thresholds.
Disclaimer
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 Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of East Anglia
35% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | |
10% | Legal professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
0% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. We welcome a wide range of qualifications and combinations of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. Fees for continuing students (i.e. those on courses of greater than one year in length) will normally increase annually. This increase will not exceed 4% or the % increase of the UK Government regulated fee whichever is higher. The fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of East Anglia in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East Anglia in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #20
- #47
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- Geography
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #18
- #101
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #27
- #176
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of University of East Anglia
About University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a government funded research university located in Norwich, England. The university operates from a single campus site which includes the Norwich Research Park and the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, as well a 24-hour library, a concert and gig venue, and the on-campus accommodation.
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Student composition of University of East Anglia
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East Anglia by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13095
- postgraduates:
- 3400
- Total:
- 16495
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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