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Environmental Science at University of Northampton - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Northampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Undergraduate

Course summary

Why choose this course? Environmental Science is a broad field that encompasses aspects of ecology and physical science to evaluate environmental issues and propose appropriate solutions. If you have an interest in the environment and in applying scientific principles to help solve environmental problems this course is for you. This flexible, interdisciplinary course allows you to follow a programme with modules drawn from across the subject of environmental science. You are then able to specialise in particular areas of interest in the second and third year or continue to study a more varied programme. We use field and lab based activities to ensure that you develop a range of scientific concepts and theories that are transferable and sought after in a variety of employment areas. You will have various opportunities for visits and for fieldwork and there is an opportunity in the second year to undertake an optional residential field trip overseas. By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

  • You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
  • Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
  • At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025**
  • Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
  • Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment Promise
  • We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

Modules

Stage 1: • Introduction to Ecology (compulsory) • The Physical Environment (compulsory) • Lab and Field Skills (compulsory) • Geohazards (compulsory) • Life on Earth (compulsory) • Environmental Pollution (compulsory) Stage 2: • Data Technologies (compulsory) • Environmental Law and Justice (compulsory) • Fieldwork Module (compulsory) • Impacts of Pollution (compulsory) • Biogeography (designated) • Weather and Climate (designated) • Adaptations to Life on Land, in Water and Air (designated) • Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecosystems (designated) Stage 3: • Research Project and Dissertation in the Environmental Sciences (compulsory) • Sustainable Resources Management (compulsory) • Pollution Monitoring and Control (compulsory) • Biodiversity and Conservation (designated) • Water Resource Management (designated) • Communicating Climate Change (designated) • Monitoring The Earth's Surface (designated) Module information is quoted for 2024 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Assessment method

A wide range of assessment is used including: • field surveys • reports • oral presentations • field reports • time constrained tests • end of year examinations.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Environmental Sciences, Institute of

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F750
Institution code:
N38
Campus name:
Waterside Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Environmental Science at University of Northampton - UCAS