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BSc Environmental Science

The University of Sheffield🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates nationally earn £22,000–£42,000 (402 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09601)
09601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (73% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
79%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
90%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Sheffield
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
25%
144-159
30%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Access
5%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09601)

09601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
28%Engineering
22%Conservation and environment

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track