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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: 4R71

Earth and Environmental Science

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,815Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSci Earth and Environmental Science at Lancaster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Earth scientists are essential to tackling the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From geological hazards to resource provision and climate change, they research current issues to uncover future solutions. By choosing to do a degree in Earth and environmental science, you will embark on an exciting and vital exploration of the natural environment, with opportunities to see first-hand the real-world impacts of environmental hazards and the strategies developed as a response. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Geological field skills
Soil science
Glacial systems
UCAS Code:4R71
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

A level grade B in one science from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

Including 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects and one science subject at HL grade 6

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,815

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£127,260

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,000£29,000
3 years£22,000£26,000£28,000
5 years£25,000£32,000£40,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — 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
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-04 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

68%Working
10%Studying
8%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH26-01-04 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
64%
Assessment and feedback
62%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

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

#157QS World
#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
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