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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FF86

Environmental Geoscience

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
64%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Geoscience at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore the Earth’s geographical and geological history and investigate the processes that have shaped the earth for millions of years. You will study topics like natural hazards, glaciology, and environmental change in order to develop an understanding of how humans have become agents of environmental change. From investigating the physical processes that shape our planet, to the environmental changes that have occurred over hundreds of millions of years environmental geoscience is a fascinating and highly topical subject. 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 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Earth's Geological History
Physical Processes and Natural Hazards
Glaciology and Cryosphere Dynamics
Volcanology and Tectonics
Climate Science and Environmental Change
Coastal and Marine Geoscience
Satellite Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis
Environmental Geoscience Field Project
UCAS Code:FF86
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

To include Geography or a related subject.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

To include 5 in Higher Level Geography

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,500£23,500£27,500
5 years£25,000£29,500£36,000

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
£29,500
UK average
£27,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

60%Working
20%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
64%
Learning opportunities
57%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
57%
Learning resources
71%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Environmental Geoscience as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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