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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F751
Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation
University of ReadingReading, England
4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation at University of Reading. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation degree explores the scientific and socio-economic issues behind sound environmental management, while developing your professional, transferable and scientific skills. Study at one of the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability course. International tuition fees are £23,000 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 90% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Environmental Science
Earth Systems and Processes
Environmental Policy and Governance
Sustainable Resource Management
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Environmental Impact Assessment
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Research Methods in Environmental Science
UCAS Code:F751
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCD - BBB Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000
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 — University of Reading
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £36,000 | £44,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 44% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-04 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
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
92%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
96%Learning resources
83%Student voice
78%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Reading
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