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Environmental and Engineering Geoscience
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateEdgbaston Campus
Course summary
Our programme prepares environmentally conscious students for exciting careers in applied geoscience. You will explore areas like engineering geology, resource management, groundwater problems and hydrogeology, gaining the skills to tackle global challenges and make a real difference.
Why Study Environmental Engineering and Geoscience at Birmingham?
• Study abroad opportunities - Study a broad applied geoscience programme to address future challenges - sustaining our natural resources through the future energy transition, managing water resources and preventing their pollution, improving societies resilience to geohazards and future climate change
• Purpose built building - School of Engineering - The programme is delivered with contributions from the the School of Engineering with it’s new £46.5M purpose built building to enhance the student experience, including in Civil Engineering
• On campus Museum - - We are home to the Lapworth Museum of Geology, brimming with more than 250,000 specimens some over 500 million years old that you are able to use for your studies.
Modules
Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/geology-and-earth-sciences-courses/environmental-and-engineering-geoscience-bsc for a list of modules
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Edgbaston Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F910
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Edgbaston Campus
- Campus Code:
- E
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- F910
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Edgbaston Campus
- Campus Code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
ABB including 1 Required Science: Biology/ Chemistry/Computing/Electronics/Environmental Studies/Further Maths/Geography/Geology/Human Biology/ Maths/ Physics/ Psychology/Statistics/ PE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome students studying BTEC qualifications as an alternative to A levels, and accept BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate. Please contact us for further guidance.
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Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 10 other earth sciences courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | 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 details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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