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Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry)

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2026-2027
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Study the environment from a scientific perspective, and discover how to solve some of the most critical challenges facing planet Earth with our BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year degree.

If you want to study environmental science at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year Environmental Science with International Foundation Year course enables you to undertake an undergraduate environmental science degree.

Study at one of the UK’s leading universities for environmental and ethical performance (the University of Reading is ranked 4th in the People and Planet University League, 2024/25). The University is in the top 150 in the world for Environmental Sciences (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, joint 108th out of 551 overall).

You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Environmental Science degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.

The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.

For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/bsc-environmental-science-ifp-september

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
F850
Institution code:
R12

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Application codes

Course code:
F850
Institution code:
R12

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