BSc Environmental Science
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science, combining physical geography, biology and earth science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, Research Methods and Communication & Writing. The programme includes fieldwork in the UK and overseas, and students complete an independent research project. Optional dive training and a placement year are also available.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 2
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Planet Earth
- Exploring Worlds Around Us
- Marine Biology: An Introduction
- Environmental Problems and Solutions
- Interpreting Environments
- Analytical Techniques for Biochemical and Environmental Monitoring
- Ecology (with optional Dive Training)
- Research Design in Geography, Earth and Environment
- Placement Year (HUBS)
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- Field Study (Physical Geography and Environmental Science)
- Sustainable Futures
- Environmental Change
- Geohazards
- Ecological Monitoring
- Earth Surface Processes
- Principles of Conservation
- Dissertation (Sciences)
- Earth Resources and the Environment
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Managing the Climate Crisis
- Conservation in a Changing World
- Advanced GIS
- Rivers and their Management
- Teaching Project
- Professional Consultancy Project
- Saving our Seas / Saving our Planet
- Field Studies
- Advanced Geoscience Field Skills
- Geography, Geology and Environment Year Abroad
- Geography, Geology and Environment Placement Year
- Research Skills in Environmental and Life Sciences
- Project Planning and Preparation
- Research Project (MSci)
- Environmental Change in the Anthropocene
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Carbon Management and Removal
- Water in the Environment
- Flood Resilience: Living with Water
- Global Conservation
- Ecology for Conservation
- Introduction to Programming
- Flood Adaptation and Mitigation