BSc Environmental Geoscience,
About this course
BSc in Environmental Geoscience, an earth science degree combining geology, physical geography and environmental processes to understand planetary systems and human interactions. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The programme features core geological training alongside optional modules in subjects such as glaciology, volcanology, and plate tectonics. The first year introduces earth systems and geological field methods alongside optional choices in sustainability and natural hazards. The second year focuses on methods and data analysis alongside the history of the earth, complemented by optional fieldwork in locations like Iceland or Vancouver. The final year allows students to pursue independent research through an optional dissertation report and choose from specialized topics including measuring climate change, glaciology, and volcanology.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
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 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 45%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Introduction to Earth Systems
- Field Methods - Geology
- Introduction to Geology
- Geographical skills
- Sgiliau Daearyddol
- Natural Hazards and Society
- Peryglon Naturiol a Chymdeithas
- Sustainability and the Climate Emergency
- Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
- Methods and Data Analysis (Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences)
- Earth through time
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Cyflwyniad i Systemau Gwybodaeth Ddaearyddol
- Advancing Academic Research
- Hyrwyddo Ymchwil Academaidd
- Geographical Fieldwork skills : Iceland
- Sgiliau Gwaith Maes Daearyddol: Gwlad yr Iâ
- Geographical Fieldwork Skills: Isles of Scilly
- Geographical Fieldwork skills: Vancouver
- Earth from Space: Monitoring Global Environmental Change
- Sustainable Management from Catchment to Coast
- Dissertation Report: Geography
- Adroddiad Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth
- Glaciology
- Measuring Climate Change
- Science Communication with Placement
- Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth a Lleoliad Gwaith
- Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
- Volcanology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Geoscience, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Geoscience, at Swansea University do next?
90% 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 Swansea University?
89% 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 Swansea University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Geoscience, at Swansea University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.