BSc Environmental Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science is an environmental science degree centred on ecological and physical aspects of environmental evaluation and problem-solving. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course offers a flexible structure allowing students to choose a broad pathway or specialise in specific areas during the second and third years. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Ecology, Environmental Pollution, Lab and Field Skills, and The Physical Environment. The second year advances practical and analytical capabilities via Fieldwork Module, Impacts of Pollution, Data Technologies, and Environmental Law and Justice. Optional modules in the second year cover subjects like Biogeography, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems, Landscape Processes, and Weather and Climate. The final year involves advanced study including Pollution Monitoring and Control alongside an independent Research Project and Dissertation in the Environmental Sciences. Students can further tailor their studies through optional modules such as Biodiversity and Conservation, Communicating Climate Change, Water Resource Management, Career Planning and Employability, and Monitoring the Earth's Surface.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer for the Environmental Science degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level Further Information: We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton now offers on a range of our courses an alternative route to study – the integrated foundation year (IFY) . The standard entry requirements for the Integrated Foundation Year are: DEE at A level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study. For more information on how to make an application, please see our How to Apply page.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 22%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 10%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Science
- Introduction to Ecology
- Environmental Pollution
- Lab and Field Skills
- The Physical Environment
- Geohazards
- A Sustainable Community
- Fieldwork Module
- Impacts of Pollution
- Data Technologies
- Environmental Law and Justice
- Biogeography
- Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
- Landscape Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Pollution Monitoring and Control
- Research Project and Dissertation in the Environmental Sciences
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Communicating Climate Change
- Water Resource Management
- Career Planning and Employability
- Monitoring the Earth's Surface
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science at University of Northampton do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Science at University of Northampton?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Science at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Science at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science at University of Northampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.