Environmental Management and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This degree is strongly interdisciplinary and practical, providing you with the knowledge and skills to help build and manage solutions to environmental challenges on land and in our oceans. It draws on a wide range of modules from environmental science, geography and marine disciplines. Our teaching team are leaders in their research fields and offer excellent links with environmental consultancies, industry, national and local government.- Access to a wide choice of modules taught by a core ...Read more

This degree is strongly interdisciplinary and practical, providing you with the knowledge and skills to help build and manage solutions to environmental challenges on land and in our oceans. It draws on a wide range of modules from environmental science, geography and marine disciplines. Our teaching team are leaders in their research fields and offer excellent links with environmental consultancies, industry, national and local government.- Access to a wide choice of modules taught by a core of environmental science staff and sustainability champions from across the University.- Work with scientists, business, educators and engineers to help build a more sustainable future by exploring environmental challenges and proposing management solutions.- Learn about the latest actions and renewable energy developments in the struggle against climate change.- Take part in fieldwork in the UK and/or overseas in a variety of locations.- The opportunity to develop your employability via a placement year, leading to the University’s Certificate of Professional Practice. - Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programmes.- Teaching and learning that focuses on fun interactive, experiential and participatory learning and authentic tasks that mimic professional practice.- Be a part of a University with an international reputation for sustainability education, recognition as outstanding in the People and Planet Green League and Green Gown Awards.After the course:With the range of skills acquired, graduates have excellent career prospects in industry, consultancy, management, environmental protection, local and central government, the media, international organisations, teaching, research and academia.

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WUSCA student ranking
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39/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
52nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
64th
Physical Geographical Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
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Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Physical Geographical Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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sacha
07 Dec 23

Some facilities are outdated. Student support is available but it is very busy so can be difficult to..Read more

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Megan
05 Dec 23

Making friends! Leaving family as I live far away..Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):

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AS:

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City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):

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OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):

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T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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104 - 112 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels, at least one science related subject preferred.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

104 - 112 Points.

104 - 112 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels one science subject preferred.

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (Science related based) with at least 33 credits at Merit and to include at least 12 credits in a relevant science with Merit.

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Maths and English accepted within

104 to 112 ucas points - to include a science subject: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental, Psychology, Geography, Geology, Applied Science, Use of Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Statistics, Design Technology. Maths and English Language considered within

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Relevant Science subject preferred but not mandatory

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Must have science/technology related subjects.

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Popular A-level subjects

Physical Geographical Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Geography
70%
Biology
36%
Geology
27%
Mathematics
20%
Chemistry
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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Students from England

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18,100 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

18,100 per year

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sacha
07 Dec 23
Environmental Management and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
Some facilities are outdated. Student support is available but it is very busy so can be difficult to...
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Megan
05 Dec 23
Environmental Management and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
Making friends! Leaving family as I live far away...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
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