
Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Environmental Geoscience Msci (Hon)
Population growth, global industrialisation and other related issues are putting our planet under unprecedented strain. As an Environmental Geoscientist youll be in a position to apply both acute problem-solving skills and the profound understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet required to help overcome some of our most significant threats.
This four-year programme gives you a thorough understanding of environmental geoscience, and is an ideal preparation to progress into postgraduate study or a scientific or technical career.
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Population growth, global industrialisation and other related issues are putting our planet under unprecedented strain. As an Environmental Geoscientist youll be in a position to apply both acute problem-solving skills and the profound understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet required to help overcome some of our most significant threats.<br/><br/>This four-year programme gives you a thorough understanding of environmental geoscience, and is an ideal preparation to progress into postgraduate study or a scientific or technical career.<br/><br/>The Department of Earth Sciences is consistently ranked among the country’s top 10 (The Complete University Guide and The Times Good University Guide 2018) and youll work alongside our expert academics in a friendly, community-focussed department.<br/><br/>Participating in exciting fieldwork opportunities in the UK and overseas will develop your scientific understanding and hands-on experience of environmental, ecological and health issues. Choose from a range of optional modules in years two, three and four, tailoring your learning experience to fit your interests and career ambitions.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate with an integrated Masters (MSci) degree from one of the UK’s most highly-regarded departments, with the practical and research skills you need to pursue a rewarding career in your chosen field.<br/><br/>This programme has been developed to lead students to posgraduate study and and is also recommended for those who wish to undertake a broader and deeper study of the subject. It will prepare you for careers in petroleum geology, environmental engineering, geographic analysis and other exciting sectors. <br/><br/>Develop a deep understanding of humanity’s relationship with the planet.<br/><br/>Participate in exciting fieldwork opportunities.<br/><br/>Choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your learning to fit your interests.<br/><br/>Recommended for those who wish to undertake a broader and deeper study of the subject.<br/><br/>Prepares you for careers in environmental engineering, geographic analysis and other sectors.<br/><br/>Graduate with a degree accredited by the Geological Society.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F631
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D:27,M:18
In a relevant subject with at least 27 level 3 credits in Science units at Distinction. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level, including a 5 HL in an acceptable Science subject, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Including H3 in one acceptable Science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDD
In a Science subject. Substantial Maths content is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
In a relevant subject, plus one A-level grade B in an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,C
Including an acceptable Science subject.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Plus two A-levels grades BB including one A-level in an acceptable Mathematics or Science subject.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,C
including a Science subject Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. Acceptable Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |