BSc Environmental Geoscience
About this course
BSc in Environmental Geoscience, an Environmental Science and Earth and Environmental Sciences degree examining the interactions between geological systems and human activities. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a fieldwork programme across various UK locations and shares its first two years with geology programmes. The first year covers foundational concepts through Earth Science 1A and Earth Science 1B. The second year continues this grounding via Earth Science 2A and Earth Science 2B. The third year builds advanced knowledge with compulsory modules including Sedimentary Systems and Deposits, Hydrogeology, Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry, Landscape Dynamics, Glacial Landsystems, and Environmental Geoscience Skills. Students can also select optional topics such as Geological Hazards, Planetary Science, Coastal and Climate Change: Science, Risk, Vulnerability and Adaptation, Environmental Hazards, Geographical Education: Pedagogy and Practice, Oceanography, Polar Environments, GIS A:Applied Spatial Analysis, and GIS B:Theory & Practice. The final year involves compulsory study in Advanced Environmental Geoscience Skills, Climates: Past and Future, Engineering Geology: Geotechnical and Environmental, and Geo-Environmental Policy and Planning for Sustainable Futures, alongside an Independent Environmental Geoscience Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Science subject at Grade B.) IB: 32 (5,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Science subject.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects at AA (AB may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 88%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Earth Science 1A
- Earth Science 1B
- Earth Science 2A
- Earth Science 2B
- Sedimentary Systems and Deposits
- Hydrogeology
- Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry
- Landscape Dynamics
- Glacial Landsystems
- Environmental Geoscience Skills
- Geological Hazards
- Planetary Science
- Coastal and Climate Change: Science, Risk, Vulnerability and Adaptation
- Environmental Hazards
- Geographical Education: Pedagogy and Practice
- Oceanography
- Polar Environments
- GIS A:Applied Spatial Analysis
- GIS B:Theory & Practice
- Advanced Environmental Geoscience Skills
- Climates: Past and Future
- Engineering Geology: Geotechnical and Environmental
- Geo-Environmental Policy and Planning for Sustainable Futures
- Independent Environmental Geoscience Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £36,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Glasgow 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 Geoscience at University of Glasgow?
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 Geoscience at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 183 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Glasgow?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.