BSc Hons Environmental Science

at Bangor University

We use a wide variety of teaching methods ranging from lectures, practicals and fieldwork to seminars and tutorials. The fieldwork and practicals give you the skills that employers look for in graduate Environmental Scientists. Seminars and tutorials concentrate on problem-solving, study skills development and reinforcing material taught in lectures; their relaxed and informal atmosphere also encourages lively discussion of current environmental issues.

You will study 120 credits in each year, through a range of modules. Some modules are compulsory, others are optional, allowing you to expand your studies into new areas or develop specialisms that interest you.

Courses are assessed using a variety of methods, with an average split of 60% coursework and 40% examination. We develop your skills in crucial areas such as presentations, report-writing, and interviews; helping to prepare you for employment. Modules make extensive use of the University’s ‘Blackboard’ virtual learning environment, which provides direct access to learning resources, course documents and lecture notes. We regularly invite guest speakers to give lectures, and you will also meet potential employers during fieldtrips.

What will you study on this course?

Year 1 & 2
During this time, you will come to understand the foundations of Environmental Science and deepen your understanding of the topic. A range of interesting and exciting modules will bring alive this fantastic subject for you! You will see and hear first-hand about world-leading research projects being conducted at our school as we integrate research into our teaching.

Year 3
You will be able to choose a wide range of topics to study in your modules, meaning you can follow your interests in Environmental Science. The highlight is when you complete your Honours Project; an individual research project on a topic of interest to you, possibly in conjunction with an outside organisation.

The options include a field course to Tenerife, where we study the many different environmental pressures facing the island, and how they can be mitigated.

To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.   

Home (UK) students

• The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
• The fee for all placement, international, and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
• More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
• International (including EU) students

International Student Tuition Fees

• International Student Living Costs and Scholarships

Additional Costs

• There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
• If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
• If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).

The broad base of this Environmental Science degree and the range of skills you will develop means that there will be considerable career opportunities. You can expect to find employment in a wide range of advisory agencies, regulators, consultancies, local government, and in research and development, both locally and overseas. In terms of industries, the ‘green economy’ is rapidly growing, and there will be opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, waste management, nuclear, construction, agriculture, and transport. The course also provides a good basis for teaching and work in the media. You may consider postgraduate study e.g., a professional MSc course, or research leading to a PhD. Graduates of Environmental Science from Bangor University can be found in excellent jobs all over the world.