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BSc Environmental Science

The University of Reading
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Geography and Earth Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
93%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

26%
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

Media45%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Conservation and environment22%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Geography and Earth Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£30,000
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
35%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
05
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Skilled trades occupations
10%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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