BSc Environmental Earth Science
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC), to include a relevant science subject (geology, geography or science), and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, work experience in the relevant sector and motivation for study. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC), to include a relevant science subject (geology, geography or science), and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, work experience in the relevant sector and motivation for study.
About this course
BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences, combining geological and environmental earth science. Core topics include laboratory techniques, research methods, fieldwork, and environmental analysis. The course follows an identical syllabus to Environmental Earth Science and offers fieldwork opportunities in each year of study. Facilities are recognised by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Modules
- Environmental Management
- How to be a Student 1
- How to be a Student 2
- Information in a Post-Truth World
- Understanding Change - Environment, People, Places
- Representing the Other: Cultures and Clashes
- The "Othered" Migrant: Social Science Perspectives
- Earth Surface Environments
- Fieldwork Skills
- How to Build a Planet
- Life on Earth
- Researching the World: data collection and analysis
- Rocks and Minerals
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
- Geoscience for a Sustainable World
- Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
- Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
- Glacial and Fluvial Processes
- How to Build a Sustainable Society
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Advanced Fieldwork Skills
- Biogeochemistry and Health
- Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
- Applied Environmental Management
- Debates in Climate Science
- Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
- Glaciers and Ice Sheets
- Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
- Past environments, future challenges