Environmental Science, BSc Hons

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary combination of social, natural and physical science built around the idea of sustainability. This involves developing an understanding of the physical landscape and how society impacts on the environment. Solutions to environmental issues are investigated from a diversity of perspectives, including scientific, political, legal and philosophical positions.

The programme is geared to producing professionals who are able to deal with local and global environmental issues both academically and practically. The programme produces graduates who are able to document human impact on the landscape, explore environmental conflicts and issues, develop environmental policy, and manage the environment sustainably. Fieldwork is an essential part of the programme with trips funded by the School. These trips have included visits to the New Forest, Lake District and south-east Spain. Successful completion of at least 36 weeks of the optional work placement (sandwich year between years 2 and 3) will result in the award of a Diploma of Industrial Study. As a member of the Erasmus exchange scheme, we have collaborative arrangements with universities in the Netherlands, Italy and France that permit students to study abroad for a period of time. Such experiences add to the students' experience and CV.

UCAS code

F918 M BSc/EnvS

School

Science

Location

Medway Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
4-6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

260 UCAS points

FROM A-level geography or science and one other suitable A-level

OR BTEC National

OR DVCE

OR Advanced GNVQ grades, or equivalent qualifications will be considered

PLUS a minimum of three GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.

• We welcome applications from mature students.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, fieldwork and coursework.

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in environmental and land management, conservation and heritage management, waste management, local government, environment agencies, ecology and biodiversity, overseas development, urban planning and natural resource management.

Year 1

Society, Economy and Sustainability (30 credits)
Practical Science Skills (30 credits)
Earth's Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
Science and the Environment (30 credits)

Year 2

Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (15 credits)
Regeneration and the Thames Gateway (15 credits)
Research Methods for Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)
Sustainable Development (15 credits)
One option from: Environmental Analysis, Environmental Monitoring (15 credits)
Three options from: Biogeography and Conservation Ecology (15), Earth's System Science (15), Environmental Management (15), People, Place and the Environment (15), Quaternary Environmental Change (15), The Urban World (15) (45 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

Geography and Environmental Sciences Dissertation (30 credits)
Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)
Global Environmental Issues (15 credits)
Readings in Geography and Environmental Science (choose one from a range of topics including Nature and Society; Environmental Management and Auditing; Sustainable Communities; Sustainable Use of Water Resources) (15 credits)
Three options from: Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits); Conservation and the Environment (15); Climate Change (15); Urban Development and Planning (15); Geography of Tourism and Development (15); Volcanic Processes and Environmental Systems (15) (45 credits)

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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Geography and Environment

Learn about the world around you - its nature, environment, society and cultures. Explore the problems we’re facing such as climate change and pollution and get hands on experience at home and abroad.