BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR
BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR
How can we change our behaviour to reduce the effects of climate change? What controls the Earth’s natural systems? What might our landscape look like in the future? How do I write a good science report? Prepare to explore it all! By taking your Foundation Year with us, you’ll gain the knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare you well for undergraduate-level study, all within a nurturing, supportive environment. You then progress to study your chosen degree in the School of Environmental Sciences, taught be lecturers who are world leading in environmental sciences subjects from climate change to oceans to volcanoes.
Whether you’re a mature student looking for a new career, a student who is wishing to strengthen their qualifications and learning to qualify for entry onto a degree, our Foundation Year is a great route onto our BSc, BA or MSci courses.
About
In your Foundation Year, you may choose to study the physical, chemical, and biological surroundings, or opt for more social science-based modules. You’ll retain this flexibility to shape your degree to your interests in your degree studies too. In this foundation year, you’ll discover how natural systems of the environment are interlinked, and the effects of human influence on them as you learn and debate issues such as:
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What happens in the wide range of natural systems that occur on Earth?
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What are the greatest challenges for managing the effects of climate change?
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What is the latest research into understanding the changes in our environment?
In addition to exploring these big questions, you’ll gain essential academic skills that you’ll apply throughout your degree. Once you have successfully completed your foundation year, you are guaranteed to transfer to the BSc Environmental Science. But we believe our students should have flexibility to shape their studies to their evolving skills and strengths, thus our foundation year students have the option to transfer onto any degree in the School depending on the optional modules selected and grades achieved. Depending on the optional foundation year modules you’ve chosen, your grades and your preferences, you could instead transfer to a different BSc/BA/MSci course in the School of Environmental Science.
When selecting the course you wish to transfer to after completing your foundation year, you have the option to choose a degree with a Placement Year or Year Abroad, this would give a total of 5 years of study, and we advise a student to inform their funding body of the additional year of study prior to the Year Abroad or on a Placement. Progression is subject to year-to-year grade thresholds.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
Once you successfully finish your Foundation Year, you’ll go straight onto one of the degree programmes within the School of Environmental Sciences.
Throughout your studies, you are encouraged to take advantage of the career development support embedded in your courses. We work closely with UEA’s Careers Service to help you meet employers (including alumni), explore career options, speak to industry mentors, and apply for internships, volunteering, and graduate jobs.
Our degrees lead to a wide range of careers, many of which involve making a difference to the environment, as a graduate employee or perhaps perusing a career as a researcher.
Career destinations
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Environmental consultant
- Conservation officer
- Environmental analyst
- Renewable energy adviser
- Graduate sustainability consultant
- Graduate carbon management consultant

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Course Modules will be provided soon. For further information on Foundation Year modules, please see our BSc Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year 2022 entry.
For further years' module information please check out our BSc Environmental Sciences.
Important Notice
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.
Entry Requirements
A Levels
CCCT Levels
Obtain an overall Pass including a C in the core of the T Level and a Pass in the Occupational Specialism. Any subject is acceptable.BTEC
MMMScottish highers
BBCCCScottish highers advanced
DDDIrish leaving certificate
6 subjects at H4Access course
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3European Baccalaureate
60% overallInternational Baccalaureate
28 pointsGCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.Additional entry requirements
We welcome and value a wide range of alternative qualifications. If you have a qualification which is not listed here, please contact us via Admissions Enquiries.
A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.  
We welcome applications from students with non-traditional academic backgrounds. If you have been out of study for the last three years and you do not have the entry grades for our three year degree, we will consider your educational and employment history, along with your personal statement and reference to gain a holistic view of your suitability for the course. You will still need to meet our GCSE English Language and Mathematics requirements. 
Important note
Once enrolled onto your course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include your eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
International Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. View our International Students pages for specific information about your country.
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time. Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year.  We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application. 
Intakes
This course is open to UK applicants. The annual intake is in September each year. 
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
See our Tuition Fees page for further information.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
In your Foundation Year, much of the guided reading is available from the UEA library as textbooks or digital resources.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub. 
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started. 
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information:

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