BSc Earth Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Earth and Environmental Sciences, studying geological processes, climate systems, and natural resources. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme offers an optional placement year between the second and final stages, and culminates in an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC - with at least a grade C in Geology, Geography, or Environmental Science, but sciences and mathematics (or equivalent qualifications) will be considered T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Earth Sciences (F640) at the University of Derby for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BBC at A level.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 81%
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: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 31%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Climate, Oceans and Atmosphere
- Critical Resources
- Earth Materials
- Earth Scientist’s Toolkit for Beginners
- Advanced Toolkit for Earth Scientists
- Evolving Earth
- Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS
- Applied Sedimentology
- Structural Analysis
- Volcanic and Metamorphic Systems
- Energy Solutions
- Geo-Resources
- Modelling Earth Energy Systems
- Independent Studies for Environmental Sciences
- Imaging the Earth
- Climate Change
- Engineering Geology
- Geohazards
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Earth Sciences at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Earth Sciences at University of Derby 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 Earth Sciences at University of Derby?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Earth Sciences at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BSc Earth Sciences at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Earth Sciences at University of Derby?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.