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MEnvSci Environmental Science

University of Manchester

About this course

Master of Environmental Science in MEnvSci Environmental Science, an environmental science degree focusing on Earth processes and human impacts on natural systems. The first year covers foundational concepts through Understanding the Earth Part 1, Understanding the Earth Part 2, Natural Scientist’s Toolkit – Part I, The Natural Scientist's Toolkit II, Practical and Professional Skills I, and Practical and Professional Skills II.

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Institution
University of Manchester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
MEnvSci Environmental Science
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F902
Typical offer
A-level ABB
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: ABB including at least one science or mathematics subject

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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: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 83%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 100%
  • Student voice: 81%

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: 11%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Conservation and environment professionals: 30%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 95%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 70%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 5%
  • North West: 34%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 15%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 12%
  • South East: 8%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 93%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • Access course: 1%
  • Foundation course: 4%
  • Other HE qualification: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Understanding the Earth Part 1
  • Understanding the Earth Part 2
  • Natural Scientist’s Toolkit – Part I
  • The Natural Scientist's Toolkit II
  • Practical and Professional Skills I
  • Practical and Professional Skills II

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MEnvSci Environmental Science at University of Manchester earn?

The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Environmental sciences.

What do graduates of MEnvSci Environmental Science at University of Manchester do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on MEnvSci Environmental Science at University of Manchester?

88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for MEnvSci Environmental Science at University of Manchester?

The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.

Is MEnvSci Environmental Science at University of Manchester accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.

How many students continue on MEnvSci Environmental Science at University of Manchester?

88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.