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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F640

Environmental Earth Science

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BSc (Hons) Environmental Earth Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc in Environmental Earth Science at Aberystwyth University will provide you with a detailed insight into Geological and Environmental Earth Science topics. The Department of Geography & Earth Sciences is one of the most established and experienced departments of its kind. Aberystwyth University offers you the unique opportunity to study geography in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Geological Processes and Materials
Earth System Dynamics
Environmental Hazards and Risk Assessment
Mineralogy and Petrology
Climate Change and Atmospheric Sciences
Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Biogeochemical Cycles and Ecosystems
Field Methods and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:F640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

To include a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics).

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

To include 5 points in a science subject at Higher Level.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,145

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£26,500£30,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£27,000
5 years£23,000£29,000£33,500

UK subject average: £27,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH26-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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£500scholarship value
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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University offers Environmental Earth Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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