BSc (Hons)Environmental Science

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Greenwich Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	F918

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Applicant must be able to demonstrate competence in mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/engsci/f918

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
The Earth’s Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
Practical & Professional Skills (30 credits)
Science & the Environment (30 credits)
Environmental Field Skills (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Sustainable Futures (15 credits)
Environmental Monitoring (15 credits)
Environmental Analysis (15 credits)
Environmental Management (15 credits)
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Quaternary Environmental Change (15 credits)
Earth System Science (15 credits)
Biogeography and Conservation Ecology (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Work Placement Course – MS

Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Geography and Environmental Sciences Dissertation (30 credits)
Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)
Readings in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.

Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits)
Climate Change (15 credits)
Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
Soils and Environmental Interactions (15 credits)
Volcanic Processes & Environmental Systems (15 credits)
The Geography of Tourism and Development (15 credits)
Policy and Law for Environmental Protection (15 credits)
Urban Development and Planning (15 credits)Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
The Earth’s Dynamic Systems (30 credits)
Practical & Professional Skills (30 credits)
Science & the Environment (30 credits)
Environmental Field Skills (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Sustainable Futures (15 credits)
Environmental Monitoring (15 credits)
Environmental Analysis (15 credits)
Environmental Management (15 credits)
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Quaternary Environmental Change (15 credits)
Earth System Science (15 credits)
Biogeography and Conservation Ecology (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Geography and Environmental Sciences Dissertation (30 credits)
Geographical Information Systems (15 credits)
Readings in Geography and Environmental Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.

Environmental Impact Assessment (15 credits)
Climate Change (15 credits)
Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
Soils and Environmental Interactions (15 credits)
Volcanic Processes & Environmental Systems (15 credits)
The Geography of Tourism and Development (15 credits)
Policy and Law for Environmental Protection (15 credits)
Urban Development and Planning (15 credits)

Career opportunities

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.