BSc Environmental Sciences
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 30%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 25%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Does BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Sciences at University of Brighton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.