Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency (Single) with a Year in Industry 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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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

Location

Bay Campus, Swansea

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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COURSE OVERVIEWOur climate and environments are changing at unprecedented and alarming rates. Now is the time to act boldly to forge effective local and global responses to the planetary crisis and societal emergency.You will explore the profound interconnections of environmental and social science in class, field and laboratory settings so that your knowledge can be used to help deliver the next generation of adaptations, mitigations and solutions.This is an exciting degree programme designed ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our climate and environments are changing at unprecedented and alarming rates. Now is the time to act boldly to forge effective local and global responses to the planetary crisis and societal emergency.

You will explore the profound interconnections of environmental and social science in class, field and laboratory settings so that your knowledge can be used to help deliver the next generation of adaptations, mitigations and solutions.

This is an exciting degree programme designed to equip students from across the world with the interdisciplinary expertise gained from the range of climate change, geography, ecology, conservation and social justice modules.

Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics from Geography and Biosciences department including Professor Tavi Murray, Professor Stefan Doerr, Professor Mary Gagen or Professor Rory Wilson.

Our department is based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay located at the gate of the stunning Gower Peninsula.

Careers and Employability

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

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WUSCA ranking:
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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
What students say
J
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

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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

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

including Geography or related subject

to include Grade B in Geography (or a related subject)

Science or Humanities Accepted: 24 Distinctions and 15 Merits. Minimum of 3 Distinctions in Geography.

32 overall with 5 in Higher Level Geography

DDM any subject plus Grade B in A Level Geography.

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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11 Dec 23
Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency BSc
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09 Nov 23
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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