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Environmental Science

  • Master in Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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King’s College London
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Our Environmental Science MSci is designed for future-focused problem solvers who want to understand Earth’s systems and address global environmental challenges through real scientific investigation. You will explore specialist topics, including climate change, ecology, natural hazards, and human–environment interactions, through research-led teaching in the heart of London.

With an emphasis on practical and technical skills, you will gain hands-on experience in fieldwork, laboratory training, GIS, remote sensing and environmental data science.  All these will develop your technical and analytical abilities that employers value. When you graduate, you will be able to analyse complex environmental systems, evaluate human impact and apply scientific knowledge to real-world environmental problems.

Key benefits

  • This four-year integrated programme leads to a Master’s level degree in Environmental Science, allowing you to progress from foundation knowledge to advanced Master's level research within a single programme.

  • Gain an understanding of Earth systems, from global climate processes to local ecological dynamics.

  • You will explore a range of environmental science disciplines, including hydrological systems, ecology, atmospheric science, Earth surface science, sustainability and natural hazards.

  • You will gain technical skills through fieldwork and laboratory training, training in GIS and report writing and science communication.

  • Develop analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on evidence-based reasoning and quantitative methods.

  • Take your first steps towards a career in a variety of sectors including areas such as development and environmental justice.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Master in Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated masters • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 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:
F750
Institution code:
K60
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

King's College London, University of London 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
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:
F750
Institution code:
K60
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
AAA

Must include grade A in at least one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science.

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

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

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 36 Merit: 9

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total with 45 Level 3 credits.

36 Level 3 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction and 9 at Merit.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science.

Scottish Higher
ABB

Must be combined with two Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

Must include an Advanced Higher at grade A in one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels.

Must include grade 6 at Higher Level in one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science.

The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H1H2H2H2H2

Must include H2 in one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science.

T Level
Not accepted

Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in at least one of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/environmental-science-msci

English language requirements

Please see our English Language requirement website for details of all acceptable tests and qualifications:https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug-elr

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.

At King’s we don’t just use your grades to assess your application. We recognise that not everyone has the same educational journey and that some students have had to overcome challenges to achieve their grades.

Contextual offers are made to applicants who may have experienced barriers that have impeded their academic progress. Contextual offers may be up to two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements found on the course pages.

Learn more on the King's College London, University of London 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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel IslandsTBC

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 International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.

All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 (£5,000 for Medicine and Dentistry) against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

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