Environmental Science with Education and optional placement year
Ulster University
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Qualification

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

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Location

Coleraine Campus.

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

4 Years

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

Location

Coleraine Campus.

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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

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Coleraine

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SEP-26

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BSc Environmental Science Taking care of our planet for future generations is our most important responsibility. By studying Environmental Science at Ulster you will gain the knowledge and skills to address issues such as climate change, conserving animal and plant diversity, environmental impacts of development and the management of water and air quality. If you enjoy science or geography and have an interest in environmental issues, this course is for you. You will have the opportunity to ...Read more

BSc Environmental Science Taking care of our planet for future generations is our most important responsibility. By studying Environmental Science at Ulster you will gain the knowledge and skills to address issues such as climate change, conserving animal and plant diversity, environmental impacts of development and the management of water and air quality. If you enjoy science or geography and have an interest in environmental issues, this course is for you. You will have the opportunity to study for a year at a university abroad. Options include a range of European countries, North America and partner universities in Australia and French Polynesia. On successful completion you will be awarded an additional diploma (DIAS). The industrial placement scheme gives you the opportunity to work for 10 months within an organization developing skills and applying knowledge. On successful completion you will be awarded an additional diploma (DPP).

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WUSCA ranking:
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30/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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39th
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54th

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BCCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BCCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CDD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D12M30P3 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE passes at grade C/grade 4 or above, or equivalent in Maths and English are required. Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths. English Language Requirements The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

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

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Tuition fees

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£16,320 per year

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Accommodation - (100 Booking Fee) Placement year / Year Abroad - 4900

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Uni info

Ulster University
Coleraine Campus, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: University   0.2 miles away

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