Climate Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Climate Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course details
Earth Sciences is the holistic study of the planet from the core to the surface, its water and the surrounding atmosphere. Climate change and humanity’s response to it will define life on the planet for billions of people but despite this there are few undergraduate degrees that focus on the broader climate problem.
This BSc in Climate Science uniquely offers a big-picture approach encompassing both recent and past climate change and its impact on Earth and human systems.
It provides a holistic overview of climate science and equips you...
Course details
Earth Sciences is the holistic study of the planet from the core to the surface, its water and the surrounding atmosphere. Climate change and humanity’s response to it will define life on the planet for billions of people but despite this there are few undergraduate degrees that focus on the broader climate problem.
This BSc in Climate Science uniquely offers a big-picture approach encompassing both recent and past climate change and its impact on Earth and human systems.
It provides a holistic overview of climate science and equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead society towards the mitigation of this emergency.
Why Durham University?
Durham is one of the UK’s leading providers of Earth Sciences education. We offer six undergraduate courses, four of which are accredited by The Geological Society of London.
Our courses explore the full geological spectrum including climate change, oceans, mass extinctions, rocks and minerals, volcanoes, and the structure and chemistry of the Earth.
Our multidisciplinary approach applies physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and physical geography to real world scenarios to make sense of today's major geoscience concerns.
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Careers Opportunities
Our flexible courses have been developed to meet the needs of industry and provide you with the skills you need to succeed.
You will graduate with the scientific foundations and transferable skills to move directly into the workplace or to progress to a more specialised postgraduate qualification.
Career prospects for Durham graduates are excellent. Geology and Earth Sciences graduates are highly valued by employers and go on to a wide range of highly successful careers in the sector and beyond, working in industry and research, including environmental management, water management, energy and engineering geology.
Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include ATKINS, ARUP, Centrica and the Environment Agency.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A59-I75
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Marine Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
T Level
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database. https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/courses/f645/#entry-requirements-1237555
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If you’ve not been able to take three Advanced Highers, then we’ll consider a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or just Highers (if your school doesn’t offer Advanced Highers at all). Must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Marine Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Marine Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics.
Extended Project
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
665 at higher level, including two science subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Marine Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Life and Health Sciences, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Other BTEC level 3 qualifications are also accepted in combination with each other or with other qualifications. See our website for more information on our BTEC qualification equivalencies.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including 2 science subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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