Degree programme Agriculture and environment

Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences

University of Hertfordshire · Hatfield · United Kingdom

A 4-month degree programme in Hatfield.

Price£6,400/ year · 2026/27 · UK home students ≈ €7,668

Next date26 Sep 2027Next start

LanguageNot foundNot found on official pages

Duration4 months⁠

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What you will study

The programme in facts

What are all the subjects?

CurriculumNot found on official pages

The degree in facts

LevelUnknown

QualificationNot found on official pages

CreditsUnknown

Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

CampusCampus: West Herts College⁠

Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?

City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021

HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠

RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠

FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠

FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠

SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

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What it costs

At least £6,400 for the first year · home students

What does the first year cost?

≥ £6,400 first year · 2026/27 · home students · our sum

Tuition 2026/27£6,400

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Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£6,400 / year ≈ €7,668
Tuition	UK home students	2027/28	£6,400 / year ≈ €7,668

What changes the price?

3 things that move it

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

Among 4 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €7,668

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This programme	2026/27	≈ €7,668
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €7,668
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €7,668
Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €7,668

How to start

Next: 26 Sep 2027

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When does it happen?

Next up26 Sep 2027Programme starts

Every date (1 date)

Sep 2027

26 Sep 2027 Programme starts

What are the steps?

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Check you qualify
Text: - Gain comparable career prospects to those who directly apply to study for an individual degree at Herts.⁠
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- Text: - Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year.⁠
- Text: - On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you’ll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's degree at Herts.⁠
- Text: - This course is moderated and informed by subject specialists and admissions tutors within the university who are in turn guided by the professional accreditation bodies associated with each of university degree programmes. This enhances the quality of the education you will receive to prepare you for when you apply for an undergraduate degree.⁠
- Text: - This course is not a foundation degree and does not lead to a qualification, instead, it is a unique opportunity that allows you to progress onto a bachelor’s degree at Herts, starting at level 4.⁠
- Text: - You need additional support before embarking on a full undergraduate degree. This course is typically less challenging than an undergraduate course, making it an ideal stepping stone for you if you have been out of education for numerous years and would like to gradually get back into learning.⁠
- Text: - You need specific subject choices to get onto a desired degree, whether this is due to a change in career direction or whether it’s because you didn’t have the choice of taking a particular subject at school.⁠
- Text: - You want to study for a specific degree but did not meet the requirements the first time around. This is an alternative opportunity to get onto the desired course with lower entry requirements in compromise for completing an additional year.⁠
- Text: After your initial year you will have the opportunity to progress onto one of the following degrees (some require an interview):⁠
- Text: Each of the colleges we work with provides different types of support to help you get the most out of your extended degree. You can access financial support, information support, and support services that help with student learning and welfare.⁠
- Text: Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science- Geography & Environmental Sciences course, you will:⁠
- Text: The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees.⁠
- Text: The initial year is very flexible, and you can also choose to progress onto one of the routes offered by the sports*, psychology, geography and environmental sciences, mathematics* or physical sciences* Extended Degree.⁠
- Text: This course focuses on teaching you the fundamentals of applied science taught within an industrial context. It is essential that you have good knowledge and understanding of science, as this is a requirement for all the progression pathways available upon completion of this extended degree.⁠
- Text: Upon successful completion of the initial year, you will continue onto a degree at the University of Hertfordshire.⁠
- Text: When you complete your chosen degree you may apply for jobs/ further training in the industry/ service of your choice. Your career options will depend on your chosen degree from subjects including:⁠
- Text: You will study your first year at West Herts College and then you have two options. You can either progress onto a full-time University of Hertfordshire degree for another 3 years (totalling 4 years), or you can progress onto studying a sandwich year (totalling 5 years).⁠
- Btec: MPP · Offer: 56 · A level: CD · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
- Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
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Prove your languageNot found
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Admission testsUnknown
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How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: No⁠
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Where you apply
Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
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- Route: Ucas · UCAS code: B906 · Institution code: H36⁠
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DocumentsUnknown
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DeadlineUnknown
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StartDate: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: West Herts College · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠

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The short version

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Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences is a programme in agriculture and environment at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 4 months.

How much does Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences cost?

£6,400 / year · 2026/27 · UK home students. In euros that is ≈ €7,668.

When is the next deadline or start?

26 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

Not found on official pages.

How long does it take?

4 months.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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Dates · 1 with values

StartDate: 26 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: West Herts College · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠

Admission · 3 with values · 1 without

How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠Route: Ucas · UCAS code: B906 · Institution code: H36⁠

Language requirementNot found on official pages

Prior educationText: - Gain comparable career prospects to those who directly apply to study for an individual degree at Herts.⁠Text: - Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year.⁠Text: - On completion of this extended degree, there will be at least three undergraduate courses you’ll have the option to progress onto, allowing you multiple opportunities to gain entry to a bachelor's degree at Herts.⁠Text: - This course is moderated and informed by subject specialists and admissions tutors within the university who are in turn guided by the professional accreditation bodies associated with each of university degree programmes. This enhances the quality of the education you will receive to prepare you for when you apply for an undergraduate degree.⁠Text: - This course is not a foundation degree and does not lead to a qualification, instead, it is a unique opportunity that allows you to progress onto a bachelor’s degree at Herts, starting at level 4.⁠Text: - You need additional support before embarking on a full undergraduate degree. This course is typically less challenging than an undergraduate course, making it an ideal stepping stone for you if you have been out of education for numerous years and would like to gradually get back into learning.⁠Text: - You need specific subject choices to get onto a desired degree, whether this is due to a change in career direction or whether it’s because you didn’t have the choice of taking a particular subject at school.⁠Text: - You want to study for a specific degree but did not meet the requirements the first time around. This is an alternative opportunity to get onto the desired course with lower entry requirements in compromise for completing an additional year.⁠Text: After your initial year you will have the opportunity to progress onto one of the following degrees (some require an interview):⁠Text: Each of the colleges we work with provides different types of support to help you get the most out of your extended degree. You can access financial support, information support, and support services that help with student learning and welfare.⁠Text: Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science- Geography & Environmental Sciences course, you will:⁠Text: The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees.⁠Text: The initial year is very flexible, and you can also choose to progress onto one of the routes offered by the sports*, psychology, geography and environmental sciences, mathematics* or physical sciences* Extended Degree.⁠Text: This course focuses on teaching you the fundamentals of applied science taught within an industrial context. It is essential that you have good knowledge and understanding of science, as this is a requirement for all the progression pathways available upon completion of this extended degree.⁠Text: Upon successful completion of the initial year, you will continue onto a degree at the University of Hertfordshire.⁠Text: When you complete your chosen degree you may apply for jobs/ further training in the industry/ service of your choice. Your career options will depend on your chosen degree from subjects including:⁠Text: You will study your first year at West Herts College and then you have two options. You can either progress onto a full-time University of Hertfordshire degree for another 3 years (totalling 4 years), or you can progress onto studying a sandwich year (totalling 5 years).⁠Btec: MPP · Offer: 56 · A level: CD · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: A Level | BTEC | Accepted T Levels | Access Course Tariff | IB requirement · 2027/28 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠

Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: No⁠

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