MSci Environmental Science
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 55%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 39%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Environmental Science at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £50,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Environmental Science at University of Nottingham do next?
100% 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 University of Nottingham?
81% 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 University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is MSci Environmental Science at University of Nottingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Does MSci Environmental Science at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Environmental Science at University of Nottingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.