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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F631

Environmental Geoscience

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Msci (Hon) Environmental Geoscience at Royal Holloway, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Population growth, global industrialisation and other related issues are putting our planet under unprecedented strain. As an Environmental Geoscientist you'll be in a position to apply both acute problem-solving skills and the profound understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet required to help overcome some of our most significant threats. This four-year programme gives you a thorough understanding of environmental geoscience, and is an ideal preparation to progress into postgraduate study or a scientific or technical career. International tuition fees are £29,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Earth System Processes
Mineralogy and Petrology
Structural Geology and Tectonics
Environmental Geochemistry
Hydrogeology and Water Resources
Quaternary Environments and Climate Change
Geohazards and Risk Assessment
Geoscience Research Methods and Project
UCAS Code:F631
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

including a Science subject Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level, OR a minimum of 32 points overall, including a 5 HL in an acceptable Science subject, OR a minimum of 32 points overall.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,600

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 — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£30,500
3 years£21,000£25,000£30,500
5 years£26,500£31,500£42,500

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
£25,000
UK average
£27,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH26-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%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
91%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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