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BSc (Hons) Earth and Environmental Science

University of Hull, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Understanding how the Earth works, the forces that shape it, and how we can sustainably use its resources is crucial to the future of our planet.

From day one, you’ll be trained to become a sustainably minded geoscientist. Using your passion to drive an environmentally sensitive world, we'll empower you to join us in helping to build a fairer, sustainable, carbon-neutral future.

Not only that - but you'll also develop skills in observation and analysis to understand Earth and environmental processes across a range of timescales, both locally and globally. 

Learning by doing is an important part of the course, whether you’re getting your hands dirty in the labs or treading the soil in Spain. And the best bit is, all your core field trip costs are included in your tuition fees.

Our staff is at the forefront of research in their field, with solid connections to policymakers and industries that can drive real change.

As we speak, they’re out studying the latest solutions to climate change, geological hazards, mass extinctions, and volcanism. And they bring all this knowledge back to you through research-led teaching.

Once you graduate, you’ll be qualified to pursue geological careers in environmental consulting, remediation, renewable energies, exploration geology, surveying, and engineering.

Or you can put the transferable practical, research, and numerical skills you’ll develop to good use in a wholly different way: teaching, finance, data analysis, and more.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

  • A levels

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

  • Irish Leaving Certificate

  • Scottish Highers

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

  • Applicants should have one of the following A levels at Grade C or above Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Maths, or Physics (or have merit or above from BTEC in Applied Science). Applicants taking the reformed A-level must also Pass the practical element. Please note the reformed subjects only apply to Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY

  • Planet Earth

  • Exploring Worlds Around Us

  • Rocks, Minerals and Fossils

  • Interpreting Environments

  • Introduction to Environmental Science

  • Earth in 3D

2 Year 2

CORE

  • Geoscience Field Skills

  • Geographical Information Systems

  • Field Study (Environmental Science)

  • Global Challenge: Living in the Anthropocene

  • Frontiers in Environmental Science

OPTIONAL

  • Geohazards​

  • Sustainable Futures

  • Environmental Change

3 Year 3

CORE

  • Earth and Environmental Science Dissertation

  • Advanced Field Study

OPTIONAL

  • Sustainable Earth Resources

  • Advanced GIS

  • Teaching Project

  • Adapting to Climate Change

  • Environmental Pollution 

  • Rivers and Management

  • Volcanoes and their Hazards

  • Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring

  • Professional Consultancy Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

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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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