Study Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) at University of Reading in the UK, School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry)

UK

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What will I learn?

Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most critical challenges facing planet Earth with our BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year degree.If you want to study environmental science at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year Environmental Science with International Foundation Year course enables you to undertake an undergraduate environmental science degree.Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). The University is in the top 150 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, joint 108th out of 551 overall).You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Environmental Science degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.**For more information, please visit the course page**: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/bsc-environmental-science-ifp-september

Which department am I in?

School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,000.00 (US$ 29,703) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,850.00 (US$ 30,801) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

GCSE Grades 9–4 (A*–C) in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications

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

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