Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

Swansea University

United Kingdom, Swansea

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Swansea University

United Kingdom , Swansea

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

F771

Campuses

Singleton Park Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,200 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

About

Our four-year BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency with a foundation year degree is ideal for students who don't meet the necessary requirements to enter the degree at year one. You will be given the chance to develop an understanding which is essential to successfully completing the degree. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to either the BSc or BA Geography schemes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels: grades CDD-DDD

BTEC: MMM

Access to HE (Science or Humanities):27 Merits to include Merit in all Geography modules.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: Requirements are as for A-Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales' Level Core Grade.

IB: 28 or above to include 4 in HL or 5 in SL English Language.

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test

All applications will be considered on an individual basis, and we will look at the whole application when deciding whether to make an offer of a place, including: the balance, nature and quality of A-level, AS and GCSE subjects (or equivalent); personal statement and referee’s comments.

General Studies and Key Skills qualifications are normally excluded from our offers.

International/EU Students

Please visit The College website for course information and entry requirements. If you don’t meet the entry requirements of our three-year undergraduate courses, you can join our Foundation or International Year One programmes at The College which will prepare you for your chosen Science degree path at Swansea University.

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Career

Careers and Employability

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Geography is a popular subject area because it provides key insights and understanding of the modern world. This understanding can be broadly applied in the world of work, creating a diverse range of employment opportunities for geography graduates.

These are a small number of their recent destinations.

Multi Site Supervisor (Phase Eight)
Data Analyst (PHS Group)
Account Manager Support (Handelsbanken)
Geographical Data Processor (Western Power Distribution)
Catchment Scientist (Welsh Water)
Ecologist (Natural England)

Swansea University helps you to prepare for your future career by helping you to find work placements and relevant part-time jobs, offering year in industry options. In addition, our Geography degree programmes have a bespoke work experience module offered in Year 3 where students can undertake a four-week placement and gain experience as a professional geographer.