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UCAS CODE: F630

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Earth's environmental conditions are approaching a critical state.We are facing issues such as: global climate change deoxygenation and acidification of our oceans pollution in various environments environmental degradationIf you want to learn more, and help solve these challenges, this degree is for you.


What is environmental geoscience?

Environmental geoscience helps you understand the factors that affect Earth's environmental conditions.Environmental geoscientists play a valuable role in assessing environmental challenges from local to global scales. This expertise is important in the framework of a sustainable environment.With our BSc Environmental Geoscience degree, you will: explore the conditions of Earth's past so you can protect its future evaluate the risks related to global environmental issues use your knowledge in discussions on environmental challengesThis degree also offers you flexibility in your studies. You can build your degree around topics you are interested in. Our staff can also help you design an interdisciplinary curriculum, where you can choose option courses from other subjects.


Programme benefits

Learn from one of the UK's largest and most successful groups of geographers, and Earth and environmental scientists. Be taught by leading national and international Earth scientists across a range of fields. Study a degree that has real-world relevance and enhances your employability. Gain valuable networking and potential employment opportunities through our connections. You can meet and interact with professionals from different sectors, and work with practitioners and industry experts to gain valuable experience during your studies.

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Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 36,800per year

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

University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    7th out of 70

    10th out of 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    180 88%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    6th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    40th

    24
  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    175 78%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    7th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    26th

    3

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