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Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation at University of Reading - UCAS

University of Reading

Degree level: Undergraduate

Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation

Course summary

Our BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation degree explores the scientific and socio-economic issues behind sound environmental management, while developing your professional, transferable and scientific skills. Study at one of the UK’s leading university for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability course. Taught by the Department of Sustainable Land Management, our BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation degree enables you to build on your interests and prepare for a career in this area. For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/environment-ug/bsc-environmental-management-with-foundation.

Modules

Modules may include: - Global Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects - Ecology and Environmental Management - International Development: Global and Local Issues - Environmental Management and Sustainability in Practice - Tools for Environmental Management and Sustainability. *Please note that all modules are subject to change. Check our website for more details about the course structure.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
F751
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

GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at grade C/4.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)88We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedBWe require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
PTE Academic69We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own TestTest of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEMeritWe require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element.

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx


Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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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
Republic of Ireland £9535 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

For Home students: please note that £9,535 is the minimum fee expected, this may increase subject to government approval. For EU and International students: tuition fees for 2026/7 (the foundation year) will be £23,000 (a decrease from the standard International tuition fee rate applicable to the subsequent years of the Bachelors degree). The tuition fee for the following years of Bachelors level study (i.e. those following the foundation year) will be £30,650 per year.
Environmental Management and Sustainability with Foundation at University of Reading - UCAS