Course summary
Analyse and understand major challenges facing the world, and develop creative skills in problem-solving, presentation, and communication. The MA version of this course also allows you to study modules from other subjects such as History, English, Philosophy, and Politics. You will focus on topical and relevant issues such as climate change, pollution of land and water and the management of natural resources. In Environmental Science, you will gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the large-scale challenges facing human existence on Earth. In Geography you will study both social and physical sciences across three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods. You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing. Our course covers areas including:
- hydrology
- remote sensing
- geology
- geomorphology
- oceanography and physics
- environmental planning and management
- life sciences including chemistry and biology
Modules
Assessment method
Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Geographical Society
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- FL77
- Institution code:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Scottish Higher - BBBC - AABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/environmental-science-geography/entry-requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - BCC
Scottish Higher - BBBB
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.
General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN