MSci Environmental Science
About this course
MSci Hons in Environmental Science, an environmental science degree examining natural environments and Earth processes. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an independent dissertation project and an advanced Master's research project supervised by academic staff, with opportunities for fieldwork in the UK and overseas. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Biodiversity and Global Change, and Introduction to Practical Environmental Science. The second year introduces more advanced topics with modules including Atmospheric Science, Environmental Data Analysis and Visualisation, and Hydrology and Water Quality, alongside optional studies in Ecology and Conservation or Glaciology. Year 3 involves an independent dissertation alongside options such as Climate Change and Managing the Energy Transition. The final fourth year features an MSci Dissertation and advanced options including Environmental Impact Assessment, Geoinformatics, and Eco-innovation for Sustainable Development.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. This should include one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. IB: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including one HL science subject at grade 6
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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: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 30%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Atmosphere, Weather and Climate
- Biodiversity and Global Change
- Introduction to Practical Environmental Science
- Foundation Skills for LEC
- Geology
- Catchment Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Environmental Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Environmental Field Skills
- Hydrology and Water Quality
- Soil Science
- Ecology and Conservation
- Glaciology
- Dissertation
- Climate Change
- Cryosphere in a Changing Climate
- Environmental Pollution: Management and Remediation
- Governing Socio-Ecological Systems in Tropical Asia Field Course
- Managing the Energy Transition
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement
- Water Resources Management
- MSci Dissertation
- Agriculture, Climate Change and Food Security
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Geoinformatics
- Geological Hazards
- Eco-innovation for Sustainable Development
- Local Environmental Challenges and Initiatives
- Sustaining Soil Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Environmental Science at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Environmental Science at Lancaster University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Environmental Science at Lancaster University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Environmental Science at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Environmental Science at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.