Environmental Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

This multidisciplinary course includes the scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating on and within the Earth. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences. You will explore environmental issues including natural resources, waste management, conservation and sustainability. Other areas of focus include climate change, renewable energies, environmental hazard management, and law and policy.You'll be based at our Brackenhurst Campus – the perfect place to put theory into practice. From geographical information system (GIS) mapping and renewable energy solutions to conservation methods and weather monitoring, there's a huge range of professional tools, technology and facilities on your doorstep.

Year One

• Principles of Environmental Science

• Principles of Ecology

• Biodiversity Conservation

• Global Environmental Issues

• Earth Systems

• Weather and Climate

• Experimental Design and Analysis

• Law and Policy

• Environmental Monitoring and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

• Technical Skills

• Sustainability

• Global Climate Emergency

• Dissertation

• Frontiers in Environmental Biogeochemistry

• Energy for a Low Carbon Future

• Natural Resource Management

• Applications of Remote Sensing

• Marine and Freshwater Ecology