19Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Reading has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most critical challenges facing planet Earth with our BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year degree. If you want to study environmental science at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year Environmental Science with International Foundation Year course enables you to undertake an undergraduate environmental science degree. Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). The University is in the top 150 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, joint 108th out of 551 overall). You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Environmental Science degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies. The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/bsc-environmental-science-ifp-september
Modules
Modules may include:
- Academic Skills
- Skills in Geography and Environmental Science
- Earth Processes and Hazards
- Energy Resources
- Environmental Diagnostics.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- F850
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | We require a minimum score of 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
Full list of acceptable English Language Tests
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £23000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £23000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £23000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £23000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £23000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £23000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23000 | Year 1 |
| International | £23000 | 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
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of your bachelor's level study. The University of Reading will charge undergraduate home tuition fees at the upper limit as set by the UK government for the relevant academic year. The fee cap for 2026/27 hasn't been confirmed yet. For 2025/26 entry, the standard tuition fee is £9,535 per year.
New international students: £23,000 for 2026/27 Foundation year, then rising to the standard course fees for the duration of your bachelor's level study. The International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study as set out in your student contract. For 2026/27, the standard tuition fee is £30,650 per year.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR