Environmental Sciences with IFY
University of Brighton
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Our Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year degree, draws from geography, ecology, geology and biology to explore sustainability, conservation, pollution, earth systems and processes.With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in the sciences if you dont hold the required qualifications to go straight on to the Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) degree, want to change career or are returning to study.There is a strong ...Read more

Our Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year degree, draws from geography, ecology, geology and biology to explore sustainability, conservation, pollution, earth systems and processes.With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in the sciences if you don't hold the required qualifications to go straight on to the Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) degree, want to change career or are returning to study.There is a strong emphasis on applied learning. You'll conduct fieldwork throughout the course, both overseas and in the coastal, fluvial, and downland our location provides. And you'll learn with researchers who are part of our Centre for Aquatic Environments.Career development is built in with modules that develop professional practice to address global challenges, and develop your practical skills in our specialist labs. You also have the option of a placement year.Location Brighton: MoulsecoombUCAS code F902Full-time 4 yearsWith placement year 5 yearsPart-time 4–6 yearsBSc(Hons) accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)

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89/279
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64th
CUG Ranking
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88th
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Charlotte
04 Mar 25

Lecturers at Brighton are really passionate about what they are teaching you, and are often in the middle of research/work whilst they're teaching so it makes for an engaging..Read more

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Sasha
24 Feb 25

I have always felt immense support from the teaching staff on my course, especially my course leader. I have found the module choices engaging and interesting, with a wide variety..Read more

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72 Grades / Points required

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

English and Maths at grade C /4 or above. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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£17,250 per year

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£17,250 per year

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Charlotte
04 Mar 25
Environmental Sciences
Lecturers at Brighton are really passionate about what they are teaching you, and are often in the middle of research/work whilst they're teaching so it makes for an engaging...
Read more
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Sasha
24 Feb 25
Environmental Sciences
I have always felt immense support from the teaching staff on my course, especially my course leader. I have found the module choices engaging and interesting, with a wide variety...
Read more
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a diverse and inclusive university, offering over 250 qualifications at undergraduate, postgraduate...

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University of Brighton
Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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