Explore some of the biggest environmental challenges of today and the future.On your three-year Environmental Science degree you will explore how science can be applied to protect our planet in one of five specialist pathways: Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, and Sustainability. Specialising in your chosen pathway, whilst exploring a wide range of subjects including environmental science, geography, ecology, geology, law, and oceanography, you'll develop the knowledge and skills required to tackle the complex major environmental challenges of the twenty-first century. This programme will integrate theory-based learning with practical and project work, to work towards sustainable solutions to environmental problems.You'll graduate prepared for a rewarding career* in many fields, like environmental management and conservation.*Geography and Environmental Science is ranked 6th in the Guardian best UK universities league table 2024 and 95% of Environmental Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021) In each year of study, you will complete compulsory modules, plus a further number relating to your chosen pathway. Core modules (for all five pathways):Year 1:Dangerous WorldDynamic LandscapesEcology & ConservationEnvironmental Field Techniques and ApplicationsEnvironmental Science: Concepts and CommunicationExploring Urban and Natural EnvironmentsQuantitative MethodsThe Earth SystemYear 2:Introductory Geographic Information SystemsIntroduction to Environmental PollutionPlus four optional modules of your choiceYear 3:Legal & Policy LandscapesIndividual ProjectPlus five optional modules of your choiceA full list of modules is available on the course page on our website.Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024. Your learning is delivered, and assessed, through a wide range of methods to ensure you develop a broad variety of skills that will set you up for success after graduation.You will be assessed through coursework; laboratory reports and essays; design and problem solving exercises; individual and group projects; written and practical exams; creative projects; oral presentations; dissertation. Throughout, you'll be supported by a personal academic tutor, your peers, and have access to a senior tutor.Modules
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In each year of study, you will complete compulsory modules, plus a further number relating to your chosen pathway. Core modules (for all five pathways): Year 1: Dangerous World Dynamic Landscapes Ecology & Conservation Environmental Field Techniques and Applications Environmental Science: Concepts and Communication Exploring Urban and Natural Environments Quantitative Methods The Earth System Year 2: Introductory Geographic Information Systems Introduction to Environmental Pollution Plus four optional modules of your choice Year 3: Legal & Policy Landscapes Individual Project Plus five optional modules of your choice A full list of modules is available on the course page on our website. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.
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