BSc Environmental Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science is an undergraduate science degree exploring biological and geographical perspectives of the natural world. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to study over three years full time or complete a four-year route including a professional placement year. The first year covers foundational topics through Biological Techniques, Ecology and the Diversity of Life, Environmental Change, and Environment, People and Place. The second year expands technical capabilities with Conservation Ecology, Environmental Management, Research Skills for Environmental Science, and Geospatial Skills for Professional Practice alongside practical fieldwork. The final year involves independent research through Dissertation Planning for Environmental Science and Dissertation Publication for Environmental Science, alongside advanced modules such as Environmental Practice, Marine Biology and Conservation, and Coastal and River Management.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level - grades BBB-BCC including a Science or Geography. BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a relevant subject. T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points to include Science or Geography at Higher Level. Access to HE courses - Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or Higher in a related subject). If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 8%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 44%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Techniques
- Ecology and the Diversity of Life
- Environmental Change
- Environment, People and Place
- Communicating Science
- Sustainable and Equitable Futures
- Conservation Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Research Skills for Environmental Science
- Behavioural Ecology
- Geomorphology and Environmental Hazards
- Geographical Fieldwork: Hazards, disasters and sustainable development
- Climate Change, Energy and Society
- Geospatial Skills for Professional Practice
- Environment and Education
- Professional Placement Year
- Dissertation Planning for Environmental Science
- Dissertation Publication for Environmental Science
- Environmental Practice
- Wildlife Photography
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation Field Course
- Managing Sustainability
- Field Course in Climate Change, Water Resources and Sustainable Communities
- Understanding Disasters: Socio-political and geospatial analysis
- Coastal and River Management
- Extreme Climates and Environments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £32,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at Bath Spa University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Science at Bath Spa University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Science at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science at Bath Spa University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.