BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad)
About this course
BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences, covering the physical and chemical processes shaping our planet. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. This four-year programme includes an integrated year studying abroad, and students have access to facilities recognised by the Natural Environment Research Council.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC to include a science related subject IB: 30-28 points with 5 points in a science subject at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 101 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 6%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 31%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Earth Surface Environments
- Fieldwork Skills
- How to Build a Planet
- Life on Earth
- Researching the World: data collection and analysis
- Rocks and Minerals
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Geoscience for a Sustainable World
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- How to Build a Sustainable Society
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Advanced Fieldwork Skills
- Biogeochemistry and Health
- Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
- Applied Environmental Management
- Debates in Climate Science
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Past environments, future challenges
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad) at Aberystwyth University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.