Bachelor in Environmental Science (Full-time, Part-time) - Grado en Ciencias Ambientales

This degree has been developed to give you a solid overview in the discipline of environmental science, as well as looking at how humans shape the world around us and how humanity can tackle the issues arising from this.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you´ll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the components or equivalent.

Gain practical experience gained through fieldwork, lab work, computing, data analysis, report writing, and work placements
Fieldwork is carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, East Devon World Heritage Coast, and the New Forest
Opportunities for you to learn through fieldwork by joining staff-led research projects overseas
Our students work in partnership with our staff to co-create featured projects, collaborating with professional practitioners
Gain valuable work experience on an optional placement in a real-world working environment, with a range of local, national and international companies and institutions.
You’ll be career-ready with 100% graduates from our environmental sciences courses in employment after 15 months.

Foundation year
Core units
Academic Study Skills
Applied Sciences
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics in Science
Foundation Year Project

Year 1
Core units
Chemistry
Diversity of Life
Environmental Research Skills
Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
Physical Geography
Residential Field Trip

Year 2
Core units
Advanced Skills for Environmental Science
Applications of Environmental Science
Environmental Pollution

Option units
International Field Trip
Semester 1 (choose one):
Ecosystems
Marine Geography
Semester 2 (choose two):
Behavioural Ecology
Environmental & Societal Challenges
Geographic Information Systems
Microbiology
Quaternary Environments

Optional placement year
You may choose to complete a five-week placement and an optional minimum 30-week work placement (on a four-year course) or two five-week placements (on a three-year course), which can be carried out anywhere in the world. The placement year offers a chance to gain experience and make contacts for the future.

Final year
Core unit
Independent Research Project

Option units
Semester 1 (choose two):
Biological Oceanography
Climate & Environmental Change
Earth Surface Processes & Landforms
Emergence & Extinction
Environmental Remote Sensing
Marine Conservation

Semester 2 (choose two):
Applied Biogeography
Environmental Law
Freshwater Resource Management
Globalisation & Sustainable Development
Topics in Wildlife Conservation

Laboratory Assistant
Science Technician
Academic Researcher.