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Bachelor of Environmental Geoscience
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An honours degree uniting geology, biology and hydrology to study the environment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Environmental Geoscience. Strengthen field or research analysis
- evidence evaluation
- and interpretation of environmental or geographic information through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.
Career outcomes
- Potential fields and roles include Geoscience Research Assistant
- Environmental Data Analyst
- Geological Survey Associate. Graduates may also pursue further academic study. Employment and professional eligibility are not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Four-year honours programme of 120 units. Courses include ecology
- GIS
- field studies
- mineralogy
- sedimentology and stratigraphy
- structural geology and tectonics
- environmental microbiology
- igneous petrology
- applied geophysics
- hydrogeology and geochemistry.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC (with 1 science subject) or BBB-BCC (with 2 science subjects)
- International Baccalaureate 32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 1 HL science subject) or 31-29 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects (with 2 HL science subjects)
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
- Equivalent international qualifications accepted
- Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
- Typical A-level offers published per course (for example Law AAA-ABB)
- IB and international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site), Welsh Baccalaureate/BTEC combinations, international applicants without direct-entry grades can use the Cardiff International Study Centre foundation or International Year One
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 69
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the Environmental Geoscience admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £36,075 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Department | School of Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Environmental Geoscience. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
227 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £36,075 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 69.