Environmental Science (with Foundation Year): Fees & Entry Requirements at Bristol, UWE, UK

Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)

UK

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What will I learn?

The environment we live in is changing rapidly. Solving and managing the problems caused by environmental change is increasingly important. Drawing on a variety of scientific fields, environmental scientists can help us to unpick the challenges we're up against and put forward the urgent solutions our planet needs. BSc(Hons) Environmental Science brings together knowledge from a variety of fields to give you a deep understanding of the environmental challenges facing the world today. Through a practical, hands-on approach that runs through all the modules, you'll gain exposure to the skills and technology employed at the forefront of environmental science. Carry out your own investigations in our specialist labs, and use the latest mapping software in our dedicated computer suite. You'll be based in Bristol, a hub for environmental innovation and opportunity, where you can tap into diverse projects and collaborations. Undertake work placements, volunteering roles, field-based work and residential trips in natural and urban environments, in the UK and abroad.Duration- Four years full-time five years sandwich

Which department am I in?

School of Applied Sciences

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (18,52,255) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (18,52,255) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Tariff points: 48Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page.A-level subjects: A minimum of an AS in a Science subject.Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Use of Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics.EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Three units in a Science subject. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.Access: Level 3 credits in Science.Baccalaureate IB: To include Science at Higher Level.Irish Highers: A minimum of O4 in a Science subject.T Levels: No specific subjects required.TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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