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Environmental Science

  • Master of Environmental Science
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

There has never been a greater need for scientists who understand how the Earth system functions and responds to human activities. You'll learn how to apply this knowledge in the broader social and economic context of managing the environment to ensure a sustainable future.

Research-led teaching with a multidisciplinary focus will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex environmental problems such as climate change, air pollution and energy transitions.

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Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Master of Environmental Science • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
F902
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
F902
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

Essential Subjects:
A Level in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential.

T Level
D

Distinction overall in following T Level subjects:

Science

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher including Science-related units.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
C

If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

With 5 in Higher Level in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Systems and Socities, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Levels in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

A Levels in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology (or equivalent qualification) at grade B are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

Plus B in A Level.

Essential Subjects:
Two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus AB in A Level.

Essential Subjects:
Two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Plus B in A Level.

Essential Subjects:
Two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus AB in A Level.

Essential Subjects:
Two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent.

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Additional entry requirements

Other
GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics at grade C/4.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A Level offer: BBB
A Levels in two of the following Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential.

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£32350

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

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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