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BSc (Hons) Geoenvironmental Hazards

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our environmental geoscience course is designed to give you a scientific insight into the causes and effects of different hazards. You’ll learn about a range of hazards, from landslides to volcanoes, and hurricanes to heatwaves. Then, we’ll encourage you to discuss how these issues often arise from human impact on the Earth’s surface and resources. You can also tailor your degree to your interests, with the opportunity to select subject-specific and complementary modules.

Employability is built into this program. We offer invaluable opportunities like completing a placement year, studying abroad, and learning a language.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, including Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related subject. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or Adult Numeracy at Level 2 or above, or equivalent, is also required.

We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Contemporary Geographical Research

Contemporary Geographical Skills

Dynamic Earth

Geological Hazards

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Science of the Physical Environment

2 Year 2

Digital Geographies

Environmental Pollution

Field-Based Investigation of Natural Hazards

Geographies of Vulnerability, Risk and Hazard

Research Methods for Physical Geography and Environmental Science

3 Year 3

Applied Geographical Information Systems

Disaster Recovery Landscapes

Dissertation in Natural and Environmental Hazards

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

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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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