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BSc Environmental Science

The University of Sheffield🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion65%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (09601)
09601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (71% response rate)

95%
Teaching Quality
89%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation
89%
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
20%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Access
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (09601)

09601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

33%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
28%Engineering

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track