BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters, an environmental science degree focusing on physical earth processes, natural hazards, and disaster management. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Our Dynamic Earth, Digital Mapping, Skills for Professional Practice, and Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability. The second year progresses to examine physical processes and policy via Rivers, Oceans and the Atmosphere, Data Analytics and GIS, Geohazards, Resilience and Society, and Environmental Management: Policy and Practice. The final year involves advanced study and an independent investigation supported by Research Project, Challenge of Climate Change, Geophysical Hazards: Processes and Disaster Risk Reduction, Future Skills Apply, and Disaster Management.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 104-128 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC Level 3 National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Applications from those that have undertaken a foundation year will also be considered. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 33 offers from 34 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 48%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Digital Mapping
- Skills for Professional Practice
- Introduction to Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Rivers, Oceans and the Atmosphere
- Data Analytics and GIS
- Geohazards, Resilience and Society
- Environmental Management: Policy and Practice
- Research Project
- Challenge of Climate Change
- Geophysical Hazards: Processes and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Future Skills Apply
- Disaster Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University?
88% 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 with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 33 offers from 34 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
Does BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters at Kingston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.