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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F900

Environmental Science with optional placement year

Ulster University
Coleraine, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with optional placement year at Ulster University. Based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Accredited by Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), this course is 3 years or 4 years if you choose to complete an optional placement year. Environmental Sciences examines the natural environment and human impact upon it. This course produces science graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding of the complexity and uncertainty of environmental systems. International tuition fees are £17,490 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Environmental Systems and Processes
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Atmospheric Science and Meteorology
Hydrology and Water Resources
Soil Science and Land Management
Geographical Information Systems
Environmental Chemistry and Pollution
Field Research Methods and Analysis
UCAS Code:F900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

STEM subjects preferred. Subjects may include Geography, Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Technology/Science, Physical Education, Single Award Science, ICT, Nutrition and Food Science, Software Systems Development, Single Award Life & Health Sciences. Applied Science Double Award also acceptable.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

To include 12 at Higher Level

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,470

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 — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,500£28,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
59%
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 Ulster University

Ulster University offers Environmental Science with optional placement year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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