Study Environmental Geoscience at University of Glasgow in the UK, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences

About this course

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What will I learn?

Environmental Geoscience is the study of the interaction between natural geological and anthropogenic processes and environments. It focuses on working towards a sustainable future by understanding how humans affect, and are affected by, a range of geological and environmental issues including climate change, water resources, pollution, landscape change, and geological and environmental hazards. You will use your understanding of the Earth system to solve real world socio-environmental problems. Environmental Geoscience prepares you to pursue a variety of careers including geo-environmental consultancy, engineering & water management, geological hazards, and renewable energy development & implementation. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** The flexibility of our programmes will enable you to choose your specialist subject after an integrated first and second year which will prepare you for both degrees in Environmental Geoscience and Geology. We deliver a series of specialised courses that will prepare you for a career in many geo-environmental sectors, including geo-environmental engineering, management and monitoring. You will take part in an exciting fieldwork programme at various UK locations. **Career Prospects?** Our recent graduates are employed by a range of organisations and private companies in the geo-environmental sector such as: Atkins Realis BAM Nuttall Ltd Equinor Hywind Mason Evans Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Water.

Which department am I in?

School of Geographical and Earth Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£33,210.00 (US$ 42,888) per year

Accommodation (Havannah House) - £183.05 per week

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

University Of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

SQA Higher entry requirements BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects at AA (AB may be considered). SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6) MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40: AABB* Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. A-level standard entry requirements BBB – BCC Additional requirements: A-level Science subject at Grade B. IB standard entry requirements 32 (5,5,5) Additional requirements: HL Science subject.

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