Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency (Single) with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus, Swansea

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus, Swansea

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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COURSE OVERVIEWOur four-year BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency with a foundation year degree is ideal for students who dont meet the necessary requirements to enter the degree at year one. You will be given the chance to develop an understanding which is essential to successfully completing the degree.Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to either the BSc or BA Geography schemes.YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH A ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our four-year BSc Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency with a foundation year degree is ideal for students who don't meet the necessary requirements to enter the degree at year one. You will be given the chance to develop an understanding which is essential to successfully completing the degree.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can progress to either the BSc or BA Geography schemes.

YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR EXPERIENCE

A flexibly structured degree path which can be customised with a mixture of human and physical geography modules. Students will have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year, either locally, nationally or overseas.

Field courses will take you to the outstanding natural beauty on our doorstep in the Gower Peninsula and further afield to Pembrokeshire and other parts of Wales.

We also offer a residential field course to the Isles of Scilly as a recommended choice, but other destinations like Mallorca, Vancouver or Scotland can also be available if requested.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH A FOUNDATION YEAR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Our graduates have become Catchment Scientists, Ecologists, Geographical Data Processors, Surveyors, Housing Officers, Meteorologists, Journalists, Government Advisors and Lecturers.

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WUSCA ranking:
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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
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37th
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Jean-Louis
11 Dec 23

Great location, amazing staff and an all round fantastic place to study...Read more

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Precious
09 Nov 23

It is very relaxing environment Great students environment..Read more

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A level

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CDD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE (Science or Humanities):27 Merits to include Merit in all Geography modules.

to include 4 in HL or 5 in SL English Language.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Requirements are as for A levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

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Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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