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Environmental Science (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


Are you passionate about tackling climate change, conserving biodiversity, or developing green business strategies? An Environmental Science degree at Northumbria could be for you.

This course combines scientific knowledge with the skills to communicate and advocate for change. You’ll learn from international experts and gain hands-on experience to solve real-world problems. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), our degree can open doors to careers with the Environment Agency, Wildlife Trusts, consultancies, and more. You’ll experience a mix of teaching methods, including lectures, fieldwork, lab work, and seminars, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning.You can also take a sandwich year for work experience or study abroad, boosting your future career prospects.


Extended Degree

This extended degree provides an alternative route to higher education and supports those who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for an undergraduate degree. It includes a foundation year where you will explore a wide range of topics relating to environmental issues facing urban and rural environments and populations.


What will I learn in my Foundation Year?

In the foundation year, you will gain an understanding of complex environmental challenges and contemporary environmental issues. You will also explore sustainability and sustainable development concepts while gaining practical experience through fieldwork, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. This year will allow you to connect the physical and human aspects of the environment, offering opportunities to link theory, practice, and application.The foundation year of the course delivered at level 3 which develops your ability to study in Higher Education is not accredited. Subsequent levels and years are accredited and deliver the knowledge, competencies, and skills required to meet the specific course accreditation requirements that relate to the approved accredited award title.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England

Free support for applicants through in-country visits, fairs, webinars, and one-to-one chats, provided by global and UK-based teams.
Northumbria is based in the heart of multicultural Newcastle, famous for its safety and friendliness. Accommodation is only a short walk from campus.
Newcastle is known for its affordability, with a low cost of living that helps your money go further.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 72 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    128 61%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    33rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    9th

    1

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