BSc Environmental Geoscience
About this course
BSc in Environmental Geoscience, an Earth and Environmental Sciences degree focused on the physical structure and workings of the planet's surface and shallow subsurface. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. The curriculum features a mandatory final-year project involving 3D geo-modelling with industry software. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as Solid Planet, Earth Surface Processes, Dynamic Planet, and Living Planet, alongside foundational geoscientist skills. The second year advances learning with Palaeoenvironmental Analysis, Investigating the shallow subsurface, Contaminated Environments, and GIS for Geoscientists. The final year includes compulsory study in Engineering Geology, Groundwater, and The Last Million Years. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas like Earth Observation from Space, Strategic Energy Issues, and Past Global Environmental Systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB BTEC: DDM in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels. The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. Please contact the School's Undergraduate Admissions Team for more information. IB: 6,5,5 at higher level including two relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 33%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 13%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Solid Planet
- Earth Surface Processes
- Dynamic Planet
- Living Planet
- Skills for Geoscientists
- Natural Hazards
- Vertebrate Evolution
- Foundation Chemistry
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Physics
- Atmosphere
- Advanced Mathematics 2
- Palaeoenvironmental Analysis
- Investigating the shallow subsurface
- Contaminated Environments
- Deformation of Earth's Materials
- Sedimentary Basins and Resources
- GIS for Geoscientists
- Advanced Skills for Environmental Geoscientists
- 3D Geo-models: Independent project
- Geothermal Energy: Engineering, Societal and Governance Challenges
- The Last Million Years
- Engineering Geology
- Environmental geomorphology and sedimentology
- Groundwater
- Past Global Environmental Systems
- Environmental Risk: Science, Policy, and Management
- Strategic Energy Issues
- Earth Observation from Space
- Earth System Science: Biogeochemical Cycles
- Practice the skills you have learnt in class in real-world situations.
- Gain first-hand experience of collecting and analysing environmental data.
- Build valuable individual and team research skills – vital for your final year research project.
- Develop professional skills sought after by employers like project planning, communication and teamwork.
- Get to know your lecturers and fellow students even better.
- Our field trips are designed to be as environmentally sustainable as possible and balance their carbon footprint with the learning outcomes of the trip.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £42,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Earth sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Leeds 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 Environmental Geoscience at University of Leeds?
82% 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 Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Geoscience at University of Leeds 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 Geoscience at University of Leeds?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.