Course summary
With its mix of natural and physical sciences and emphasis on sustainability, our BSc Hons Environmental Science degree prepares you for careers that have real impact on the world. Our degree in Environmental Science will develop your understanding of the interactions between living systems and the physical landscape and its processes, and how society affects these. Through a range of modules, you'll investigate solutions to environmental issues from scientific, political, legal and philosophical perspectives. You will document the human impact on the landscape and explore environmental conflicts and issues. Fieldwork is an important aspect of your studies and is funded by the university. In previous years, students have visited the Lake District, New Forest and south-east Spain. Potential careers for our Environmental Science graduates include management roles in the environmental, land, conservation and heritage sectors. What you should know about this course
- Develop your understanding of the physical landscape and how society impacts on the environment
- Investigate solutions to environmental issues from different perspectives, including scientific, political, legal and philosophical positions
- Learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and free field trips in the UK and abroad
- Graduate with the skills to deal with local and global environmental issues, both academically and practically
- Develop a broad range of transferable skills that employers value, including project design and management, research and team work
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/engsci/environmental-science-bsc-hons
English language requirements
For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link:
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please follow this link for more information: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS