BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency,
About this course
BSc in Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, an environmental science degree centred on ecological systems, earth sciences, and responses to the planetary crisis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. Students engage in practical learning through laboratory sessions and fieldwork activities. The first year covers foundational concepts through Ecology and Behaviour, Introduction to Earth Systems, Life in the Oceans, and Field Methods - Physical and Environmental Geography. The second year advances practical capability through Introduction to field ecology - for Environmental Science and Climate Emergency students, Methods and Data Analysis (Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences), and Plant Ecology - for Environmental Science and Climate Emergency students. Optional modules across the course allow students to study specialist topics such as Glaciology, Measuring Climate Change, and Plant Conservation and Ecology.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC to include Geography or a related subject IB: 32 points to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Geography
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 56%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 270 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 8%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 44%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
Modules
- Ecology and Behaviour
- Introduction to Earth Systems
- Life in the Oceans
- Field Methods - Physical and Environmental Geography
- Geographical skills
- Sgiliau Daearyddol
- Sustainability and the Climate Emergency
- Cynaliadwyedd a'r Argyfwng Hinsawdd
- Introduction to field ecology - for Environmental Science and Climate Emergency students
- Methods and Data Analysis (Physical Geography and Environmental Sciences)
- Plant Ecology - for Environmental Science and Climate Emergency students
- 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
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Cyflwyniad i Systemau Gwybodaeth Ddaearyddol
- Earth from Space: Monitoring Global Environmental Change
- Cities
- Sustainable Management from Catchment to Coast
- Cultural Geographies on the Move: from Tourism to Alternative Lifestyles
- Dissertation Report: Geography
- Adroddiad Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth
- Tropical marine ecology and conservation
- Professional skills in conservation
- Migration Theory
- Glaciology
- Measuring Climate Change
- Creative Geographies
- Science Communication with Placement
- Cyfathrebu Gwyddoniaeth a Lleoliad Gwaith
- Plant Conservation and Ecology
- Violent Geographies
- Plate Tectonics and Global Geophysics
- World Cities
- Global Environmental Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, at Swansea University 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 Science and the Climate Emergency, at Swansea University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, at Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency, at Swansea University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.