Environmental Science and the Climate Emergency (Single), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

We are facing a climate emergency, with rapid environmental changes posing severe threats to natural ecosystems and the well-being of current and future generations. Swansea University's interdisciplinary BSc in Environmental Science and Climate Emergency leverages the expertise of the Biosciences and Geography departments to prepare graduates with a deep understanding of environmental and social sciences. This programme emphasises practical learning through fieldwork in stunning locations like the Gower Peninsula and Bannau Brycheiniog, focusing on active problem-solving, laboratory skills, and authentic assessments. Students will explore modules in climate change, ecology, conservation, and social justice, allowing for a personalised path with an industrial placement in the third year and a final-year dissertation.The course combines lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical classes, and field trips, with assessments including exams, coursework, and continuous evaluation. We guarantee a conditional offer for eligible applicants—subject requirements apply—so visit our next Open Day or contact us for more details.

Following early compulsory modules including the earth’s changing face, global environmental change, and global shifts, you will be able to craft your own personalised path throughout the degree. You will undertake an industrial placement in your third year. You will select from a wide range of optional modules, with the chance to mix human and physical geography modules, leading to a dissertation in your final year.