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UndergraduateMaster of Environmental ScienceUCAS: F7L1

Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year

University of York
York, England
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5 yearsDuration
£32,350Per Year (Intl)
£29,500Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MEnv Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Economic development, population growth, poverty, and globalisation all place increasing demands on our environment and its resources. Our unique Environment, Economics and Ecology degree focuses on ecosystem services. These are the processes by which the environment produces the resources we need such as clean air, water, food and materials. International tuition fees are £32,350 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity
Environmental Economics and Policy
Ecological Principles and Conservation
Sustainable Development and Global Change
Resource Management and Natural Capital
Environmental Impact Assessment
Socio-Ecological Systems Analysis
Environmental Data Analysis and Research Methods
UCAS Code:F7L1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Essential Subjects: One of the following: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology is essential.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

With 5 in Higher Level in one of the following: Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,350

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£161,750

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 — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£29,500£33,000
3 years£21,000£26,000£30,500
5 years£25,500£34,000£45,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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
40%Work & Study
90%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
82%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
97%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
213+Courses
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