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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F608

Environmental Geoscience with Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£22,540Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Geoscience with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Birkbeck’s BSc Environmental Geoscience combines research-led teaching, hands-on fieldwork and industry-inspired experiential learning to equip you with the knowledge and skills to address today's pressing environmental challenges. Why choose this course? - There is a growing need for geoscientists to help develop sustainable energy systems, reduce environmental degradation and build resilience to climate change and natural hazards. Geoscientists are crucial to selecting the right sites for underground storage of carbon, for example, or minimising the environmental impact of obtaining... International tuition fees are £22,540 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Earth Systems and Processes
Mineralogy and Rock Formation
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution
Environmental Geology and Hazards
Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Field Methods and Data Analysis
Climate Change and Earth History
UCAS Code:F608
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,540

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£90,160

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£29,500£32,500
5 years£20,500£27,000£34,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↓ down £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-06 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Environmental Geoscience with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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