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Environmental Geoscience BSc (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: F630

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 degradationDo 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 challengesOur 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 fieldWe 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 late

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 34,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB - AAA

Required subjects: A Levels: two of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and Mathematics at A or 7. We will accept combinations of Mathematics and Physics both at grade B, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science all at grade B to meet this requirement.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 33 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    193 84%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.04 81%

    14th

    7

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