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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Brackenhurst Campus
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Brackenhurst Campus
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Introduction:
This multidisciplinary course includes the scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating on and within the Earth. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences. You will explore environmental issues including natural resources, waste management, conservation and sustainability. Other areas of focus include climate change, renewable energies, environmental hazard management, and law and policy.
How you’re taught
You will be taught through a variety of methods including group seminars, lectures, practical sessions and fieldwork. You'll also get the chance to take part in a residential field trip in year two, currently to Spain.
Your future career
As one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including research methodology, problem-solving and attention to detail, in addition to the specific knowledge and skills relevant to an Environmental Science degree.
The skills and knowledge acquired will equip you to pursue a career within organisations concerned with sustainable energy use and generation, the protection of natural resources, and environmental conservation.
Our graduates have gone on to work for many different employers such as:
You could also progress on to postgraduate study.
Placement opportunities
You can choose to take an optional placement year in industry at the end of your second year of study. This work experience will enable you to develop your skills and put your knowledge into practice in a working environment. This experience is highly valued by future employers.
Exam type
A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Science subject)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including a Science subject or equivalent)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Science modules
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including a relevant Science subject.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including relevant Science subject or equivalent).
DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Science modules
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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