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Environmental Science and Sustainability

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Dumfries Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), this programme places field work and practical experience at its core. Situated in the 'Living Laboratory' of Dumfries and Galloway, this programme utilises our 85-acre campus and the diverse surrounding landscapes as dynamic learning environments.


Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

Our Dumfries Campus is located close to a range of natural resources, unique fieldwork environments and placement providers: a diverse outdoor laboratory only minutes from the classroom. The School of Social & Environmental Sustainability is uniquely located for the study of Environmental Science & Sustainability with easy access to estuarine, maritime and terrestrial environments such as the Southern Uplands, peat bogs and moorland. These features, together with the extensive agricultural and forested environment of the region, present a vibrant and diverse "laboratory" in which to study.


Career Prospects?

You will develop a range of skills in environmental management techniques, preparing you to enter the graduate job market in a wide variety of roles. The combination of a broad-based education with specialist input, supplemented with real work experience, will equip you with essential skills and qualities. Our programme is CEDHE-accredited which means our students can apply for free student membership of the IES and for a fast-track to membership once they graduate, starting you on a route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist. Previous graduate career paths include: Ecologist with consultancy firm Carbon manager at international energy company Sustainability officer with energy supplier PhD research Fisheries scientist Sustainability consultant with national construction company Environmental consultant for international consultancy firm Environmental protection officer at SEPA Conservation manager in various destinations across the globe.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,290per year

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • 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 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    18th out of 70 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    189 92%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    67th

    2

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