BSc Environmental Science with Business Management
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science with Business Management, an undergraduate degree spanning Business and Management and Environmental Science. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a field trip to Malta in the first year to study sustainability transitions and concludes with an independent final year dissertation. The first year covers core foundations through Sustainable Transitions (Malta Fieldclass), Fundamentals of Management, Economics for Business, Earth Surface Science, Exploring Physical Environments, and Introduction to Research Methods, with optional choices such as Ecology. The second year progresses with Environmental Research in the Field, Environmental Research in the Laboratory, Ecosystem Science, Introduction to Marketing and Communications, and Management and Organisational Behaviour, alongside optional modules like Geospatial Science and Climate Change in Practice. The final year focuses on advanced study through compulsory modules Dissertation, Contemporary Strategic Analysis, and The Management of Human Resources. Optional modules across the degree allow specialisation in areas such as International Environmental Law, Behavioural Ecology, and Environmental Pollution.
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Entry requirements
Environmental Science with Business Management - BSc (Hons): A-Level: Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science at Higher Level. BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. EPQ: Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBC, including at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Environmental Science at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC, including at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Environmenta
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 56%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
- 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.
Modules
- Sustainable Transitions (Malta Fieldclass)
- Fundamentals of Management
- Economics for Business
- Earth Surface Science
- Exploring Physical Environments
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Ecology
- Planetary Emergencies: From Analysis to Action
- Critical Geography: Environment and Society
- Environmental Research in the Field
- Environmental Research in the Laboratory
- Ecosystem Science
- Introduction to Marketing and Communications
- Management and Organisational Behaviour
- Diversity of Life
- Ecological Interactions I
- Ecological Interactions II
- Future Coasts
- Fragile Environments
- Geospatial Science
- Geomorphology
- Past Environmental Change
- Climate Change in Practice
- Science, Ethics and Environmental Policy
- Urban Ecology
- Geography, Environment and Development Work Placement
- Dissertation
- Contemporary Strategic Analysis
- The Management of Human Resources
- International Environmental Law
- Behavioural Ecology
- Climate Change and Conservation Challenges
- Savannah Ecology and Conservation
- Future Coasts
- Fragile Environments
- Climate Change and Climate Policy
- Critical Environmental Studies
- Critical Hope in an Uncertain World
- Environmental Pollution
- Volcanoes, Climate Change and Society
- Advanced Geospatial Science
- Nature-Based Climate Solutions
- Managing and Modelling Hydrological Extremes
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Science with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Science with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Science with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London?
88% 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 with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environmental Science with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership. Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Does BSc Environmental Science with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Science with Business Management at Queen Mary University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.