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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Distance Learning
Flexible
Oct 2026
3 Year
Take a holistic view of our natural environment in this specialist environmental science route through our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences. You’ll investigate global warming, water resources, pollution, conservation, and the impacts of human activity, linking scientific knowledge with sustainability challenges. Developing practical, analytical, and interpretive skills through data analysis and research projects, you’ll learn to assess complex environmental issues. This route prepares you for careers or further study in environmental management, policy, conservation, or research, providing a deep understanding of how natural systems function and interact in a changing world.
Key features of the course- Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS) - Explore the complex relationships between humans and the environment - Develop your understanding of environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity, water resource use, waste management and renewable energy - Develop your skills in thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to environmental issues and debates - Carry out practical environmental science projects, including optional attendance at field schools
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