Earth and Environmental Science

Earth and environmental science addresses the systems that shape our planet, from the deep geological processes that build mountains and drive tectonic plates to the atmospheric and hydrological cycles that determine climate and weather. It is a discipline of immediate relevance: understanding how the Earth works is essential for addressing climate change, managing natural resources, assessing geological hazards, and ensuring that development is genuinely sustainable.

At the University of Hull, this four-year full-time programme is designed for geoscientists with a passion to drive an environmentally sensitive future. The inclusion of a foundation year makes it accessible to students who need a more supported entry into degree-level science, building the mathematical, physical, and analytical foundations before the main programme begins. You will study physical geology, sedimentology, geomorphology, hydrology, climatology, and environmental management, developing both the field and laboratory skills that geoscientists use in practice and the analytical rigour needed to interpret complex datasets.

The programme engages seriously with the environmental dimensions of the discipline, preparing you for careers that contribute to sustainable decision-making in the public, private, and charity sectors.

The typical entry tariff is 104 UCAS points. Graduates from earth and environmental science programmes go on to careers in environmental consultancy, geological survey, oil and gas, mining, hydrogeology, engineering geology, climate and environmental policy, and natural resource management. Many progress to postgraduate study in geoscience, environmental management, hydrogeology, or engineering geology.

The combination of earth science knowledge and environmental awareness is particularly valued as organisations across many sectors navigate the transition to more sustainable practices.