BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, exploring the relationships between human activity and the natural environment. Core topics include statistics, research methods, fieldwork, and communication and writing. The programme includes an optional placement year with a professional project undertaken in collaboration with an external organisation, and a field trip to observe sustainability initiatives across charities, businesses, and government.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 A level: BCC (at least a grade C in Science or Geography or equivalent qualification) 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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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
- Global Environmental Issues
- Ecology and Evolution
- Critical Resources
- Climate, Oceans and Atmosphere
- Global Citizenship and Professional Development
- Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS
- Environmental Legislation and Ethics
- Understanding life through Data
- Field Biology
- Ecosystem Services and Nature Based Solutions
- Energy Solutions
- Geo-Resources
- Industrial Project
- Independent Studies for Environmental Sciences
- Sustainability, Governance and Audit
- Global Food Security and Food Futures
- Climate Change
- Habitat Management
- Ecological Consultancy
- Student Initiated Module/Other
- Geohazards
- Engineering Geology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability 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 £2,000 less than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability at University of Derby do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability at University of Derby?
90% 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 and Sustainability at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability at University of Derby?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.