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Environmental Geoscience

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Environmental Geoscience is the study of the interaction between natural and anthropogenic processes and environments. It focuses on working towards a sustainable future by understanding how humans affect, and are affected by, a range of environmental issues including climate change, water resources, pollution and landscape change.The flexibility of our programmes will enable you to choose your specialist subject after an integrated first and second year which will prepare you for both degrees in Environmental Geoscience and Geology.Fieldwork is a fundamental part of studying Environmental Geoscience at the University of Glasgow. All students undertake field classes from the first year, with field trips to Holyrood Park (Edinburgh), Fife and Arran in years one and two. In the third and fourth year, there are various residential and day field classes. We deliver a series of specialised courses that will uniquely prepare you for a range of careers including environmental monitoring and management, geotechnical engineering and environmental hazards. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES). The School works with the Hunterian Museum, which provides students with world-class samples to work withThere are four fully dedicated laboratories equipped with microscopes, maps, hand-specimens, thin-sections and specialised software, available 24 hours a day. Travelling and overseas work are major features of a geoscience career and we encourage our students to take advantage of extensive exchange programmes to study abroad.Our recent graduates are employed by a range of organisations in the environmental sector: Atkins, BAM Nuttall Ltd, BAM Ritchies, Equinor Hywind, Mason Evans, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Water.

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£ 30,240per year

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 300 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    17th out of 72

    13th out of 27 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    197 94%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    13th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    65th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    195 88%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    18th

    7

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