University of Leeds
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 25, 2024 Part-time - 4 years
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 25, 2024 Full-time - 3 years
  • On campus - h Main Site
  • Sep 25, 2024 Part-time - 4 years

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Environmental Sciences.

Overall student satisfaction
53 /100
20 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data point per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £28500 £28000 £35000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £30000 £21500 - £36000 £27500 - £45500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of Leeds


Salary of all UK Graduates of Environmental Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24189 £22414 £26298
25-75 percentile range £21037 - £27771 £16897 - £27576 £20317 - £33339
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Environmental Sciences courses in the UK

Course Description

Environmental science is at the forefront of tackling global challenges, from the conservation of species and combatting climate change, to developing renewable technologies and creating a sustainable future.

Our Environmental Science degree offers a thorough understanding of fundamental physics, chemistry and biology of the Earth’s environmental systems across a range of scales and will equip you with the knowledge and tools required to identify and solve the key environmental issues facing humankind.

Our wide range of expertise allows us to offer interdisciplinary insights into real-world environmental problems.

You’ll be trained in field and laboratory skills, including data collection and analysis. You'll be taught by practicing experts and will get the opportunity to engage in frontier science through an independent research project during your final year.

Our graduates are well placed to enter employment or postgraduate education, with deep knowledge and valuable transferable and environmental skills.

Why study at Leeds:

  • This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
  • Our globally-renowned research that tackles complex global challenges such as climate change, energy security and natural hazard management feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn at Leeds with the latest thinking.
  • Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of leading specialists with extensive industry experience from across the breadth of environmental science areas.
  • Put theory into practice by undertaking fieldwork activities, where you’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry.
  • Access specialist facilities, including lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer clusters fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning.
  • Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our exciting study abroad programmes and work placement opportunities.
  • Join one of our societies, such as SusSoc, where you can meet like-minded people at events such as socials and sports.

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.

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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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at University of Leeds

30% Elementary occupations
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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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

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, please access this page: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/projectleeds/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements International students who do not meet the English language requirements for the programme may be able to study an English for Academic Purposes pre-sessional course with a progression route to the degree programme. For information and entry requirements, please access this page: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130567/language_centre/615/undergraduate_pre-sessional_english

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees taught
    • no components less than 6.0
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees research
    • no components less than 5.5
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • No components less than 5.5

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For information contact the School of Earth and Environment Undergraduate Admissions Team.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Environmental Science, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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

About University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.

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Student composition of University of Leeds

Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
26410
postgraduates:
10335
Total:
36745
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
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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