Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year in industry),BSc

Why study Environmental Science with integrated year in industry at Aberystwyth University?

• Become a student in a University where the student experience is exceptional and memorable
• Immerse yourself in a department that informs all students of the innovating research that has impact locally, nationally and internationally
• Gain a detailed insight into key themes in geography, biology and environmental studies
• Develop a deeper understanding of the most significant environmental challenges of our time, including climate change and biodiversity loss
• Gain insight into mass extinctions and what they can tell us about human environment relations today
• Explore a diverse range of modules which include sustainable development policy, geohazards, wildlife management, and marine biology
• course offers flexibility in the modules you choose and the themes that you specialise in
• Enjoy a diverse range of fieldwork opportunities
• Benefit from facilities that are recognised by NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)
• Gain valuable work skills and experience with the integrated year in industry

Want to study in Welsh?

The Department offers a number of modules taught through the medium of Welsh. Check out the module tab for more information.

Our Staff

Department of Geography and Earth Science: lecturers are all qualified to PhD level or working towards a PhD.

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC to include a science subject

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM with a specified subject

International Baccalaureate:
30-26 with 5 points in a science subject at Higher Level

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in a science subject

English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.

Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.

What can I do with a degree in Environmental Earth Sciences?

Our graduates have found employment as environmental consultants, planners, civil servants, surveyors, and in education, amongst many other things.

Employability is embedded within all our courses and your year in industry will give you a head start when entering thejob market. Our degrees provide a solid foundation for a vast array of careers across a range of sectors. In a rapidly shifting global economy, our graduates are adaptable and able to draw on a range of transferable skills, ensuring that they are always in demand.

The skill sets include:

• enhanced mathematical and computational skills
• effective problem solving and creative thinking skills
• information technology skills
• the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• time-management, organisational skills
• communication skills both written and oral
• self-motivation and self-reliance

International Opportunities:

Alongside employment experience, independent travel is also acknowledged as a key ingredient in student development. To support this, we offer bursaries to support undergraduate travel. Recent destinations have included Uganda, Madagascar, Peru, Mount Etna and the United States.

The department has also established partnerships with European Universities including: the University of Bergen, the University of Oulu, Finland, and the University Centre in Svalbard, giving students the unique experience of studying in one of the world’s most extreme environments.

We also have strong links with a number of universities in North America. In recent years, our Exchange Co-ordinator has overseen placements at Purdue University (Indiana), the University of Alabama, the University of Georgia, the University of Montana and the University of Ottawa in Canada, giving you numerous options for your year studying abroad.