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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CN12

Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Ecological and Environmental Sciences with Management at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you are: * passionate about the environment * curious about the relationship between humans and nature * concerned about our impact on the planet Then ecological and environmental sciences may be for you. Our world is suffering from: * rapid climate change * the over-exploitation of natural resources * the degradation of natural habitats This degree will help you address some of our planet's greatest environmental challenges. What is ecological and environmental science? * Ecological sciences study how organisms interact with each other and their physical, chemi... International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

What is ecological and environmental science?
Ecological sciences
Environmental sciences
Programme benefits
UCAS Code:CN12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: two from Biology* at B; Chemistry* at B; Environmental Science at B; Environmental Technology at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics* at B; Physics* at B. *include at least one of these subjects GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

34 - 32 points

from 34 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: two from Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at 5; Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5 (if not at HL).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

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 — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£19,500£26,000£31,000
5 years£27,000£34,500£45,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — 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
£26,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 41% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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
88%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
54%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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