7Oct
UndergraduateCourse summary
Broaden your scientific knowledge of the environment with this strongly practical course, accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).* Use the latest research and technology to investigate environmental issues, and explore the Earth’s natural systems and their physical, chemical and biological interactions. Field classes in the UK and overseas help to develop skills in observation, data analysis and presentation. Pathways through your degree include: Earth Science; Climate; Water; Ecology; Pollution; and Sustainability. Learn to apply your new knowledge and skills to real-world environmental problems, including the opportunity to carry out your own supervised piece of research as part of your final-year dissertation. This could be done in conjunction with a partner organisation, or you may choose to work with external clients on environmental issues as part of a short or year-long placement. *Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Up-to-date information can be found on the course webpages. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/environment-ug/bsc-environmental-science.
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Our Dynamic Earth
- Environmental Pollution
- Carbon and Global Change
- Preparing for Floods
- Ecosystems Modelling
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- F851
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC including one of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science or Geology at grade B.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 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). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We 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 Advanced | B | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| PTE Academic | 69 | We 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 Test | Test 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 ISE | Merit | We 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
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £24500 | Year 1 |
| International | £24500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH