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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Distance Learning
Part Time
Feb 2028
3 Year
Study the forces shaping our planet in this specialist Earth sciences route through our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences, accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences. You’ll explore volcanoes, fossils, oceanic climate regulation, and sea-level changes, learning how geological and environmental processes interact. Alongside building your understanding of Earth systems, you’ll develop analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills through practical work and research. This route equips you for careers or further study in geology, environmental consultancy, natural resource management, or climate science, providing a strong foundation in understanding the planet we live on.
Key features of the course- Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS) - Observe and gather information about Earth processes and environments through the study of rocks, fossils, minerals and landforms - Develop your skills in data collection, analysis, critical thinking and problem solving - Carry out independent projects and attend field courses - Debate issues and use professional online databases
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