Course summary
Understanding key environmental issues, such as global warming and plastic pollution, is the first step to devising solutions for a cleaner planet and a healthier future generation. An Environmental and Analytical Science BSc(Hons) degree equips you with comprehensive knowledge of the Earth’s systems and the skills and knowhow to contribute to the field of environmental science as an analytical scientist. On campus, you’ll have the opportunity to study a wide range of modules including Earth Processes, Sustainability, Anthropocene, Climate Meteorology and Atmospheric Systems, and Analytical Science. After completing the core modules in your first and second years, you’ll be able to specialise in your final year. Why Study Environmental and Analytical Science BSc at University of Huddersfield? Teaching staff at the University of Huddersfield also rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates and have expertise in a range of environmental and analytical subject areas. You’ll also gain relevant, real-world experience putting your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional work or research placement, in your area of interest, in year three. In the final year of your studies, you'll have the chance to develop and enhance your independent research skills as part of the research project module. Learning through doing is important for any environmental scientist in training, so look forward to field trips and fieldwork throughout the course. These will allow you to put theory into practice. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers. You could work in the climate science industry, conducting research and environmental monitoring or providing conservation management services, or you could work on the policy side as a Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) specialist. Professional Bodies This course is accredited by the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and is reviewed on a regular basis. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
The first year comprises: • Dynamic Living Systems • Sustainability • Research Skills • Analytical Science 1 • Field course (Compulsory) Choose two from a list which may include: • Earth Processes • Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Systems • Global Earth Cycles • Inorganic Chemistry 1 • Organic Chemistry 1. To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment method
This course aims to develop your technical and scientific competence along with your deductive, analytical and communication skills. The course has a modular structure that allows you to follow your own interests. In the final year, you can undertake an extended research project in the laboratory with expert supervision. You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practicals, fieldwork, and laboratory work. Assessment will include project work, assignments, presentations, practicals, and examinations. Your module specification/course handbook provides full details of the assessment criteria.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Environmental Sciences, Institute of
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
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
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0 - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/). Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
International | £17600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH