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BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management (Dual Degree)

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Environmental issues – such as habitat loss, water pollution and climate change – pose a serious threat to the long-term existence of life on Earth.

If you want to help lead the charge against climate change, learn a skill set that's in demand globally, and secure a rewarding career, this BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management dual degree is the perfect next step.

You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, getting a global perspective in how the environment is changing and the steps we need to take to reverse this change.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – ABB–BBB

  • UCAS points – 120–128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics)

  • T levels – Merit (acceptable T level subjects include Health, Healthcare Science, Science)

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM (must be in a Science-based subject)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Analysis of the Earth and Environment

  • Ecology, Plants and Human Impact

  • Environmental Processes and Hazards

  • Global Environmental Challenges

  • Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography

  • Planet Earth

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring

  • GIS and Remote Sensing

  • Research, Fieldwork and Professional Skills

Optional modules:

  • Energy Resources and the Science of Zero Carbon

  • Environmental Change

  • Hydrology and Geoenvironmental Risk

  • Introduction to Teaching

  • Practical Boating Skills

  • River Processes

  • Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques A

  • Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques B

  • Transport and Sustainability

3 Year 3
  • Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment

  • Australian Biota

  • Environmental Impact Assessment

  • Environmental Investigation and Monitoring

  • Marine and Freshwater Processes

  • Soil and Land Processes

  • Sustainable Water

  • Waste Management (Online)

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • Dissertation

Optional modules:

  • Environmental Auditing and Assessment

  • Environmental Pollution and Waste Management

  • Hazardscapes

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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