HomeUniversity of BrightonBSc Environmental Sciences

BSc Environmental Sciences

University of Brighton
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Geography and Earth Sciences
Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£25,500
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
45%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

33%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Customer service68%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography and Earth Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£28,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography and Earth Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500-£33,500 (133 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
30%
02
Skilled trades occupations
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Sales occupations
10%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
45%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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