Degree Destinations - Soil Science

The strong scientific content and wide range of practical, analytical and key skills, which are part of our Environmental Science degrees, mean that our graduates are in an excellent position to gain employment in a relevant sector.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 64% of graduates are in paid work
• 34% are in higher level study
• 90% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

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Examples of first jobs undertaken by Soil Science graduates

• Environmental Scientist
• Lab Technician
• Environmental Officer
• Recycling Officer
• Environmental Technician
• Greenkeeper

Who employs Soil Science graduates? (to name a few...)

• Environment Agency
• Peter Brett Associates
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Universities
• Local authorities

More detailed information

University of Reading Staff - full departmental information is available in the Staff section of this site.

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