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Environmental Science at Coventry University - UCAS

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Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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18Oct
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate
29Nov
Coventry University - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference in the world? Develop scientific and practical skills to tackle environmental challenges, focusing on the impact of human activity on the natural world. Prepare for careers in environmental consultancy, policy-making and sustainability. Environmental scientists can help to combat the emerging environmental crises by understanding the physical world and taking a multidisciplinary approach to develop new ways to forge a more sustainable planet. Gain the skills to tackle environmental challenges using leading science and technology. This course blends fieldwork, laboratory skills and practical experience with industry-standard technology.

  • Practical learning: get hands-on experience through fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and advanced technologies like Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
  • Industry-focused skills and facilities: develop expertise in environmental monitoring, sustainability and data analysis, and access industry-standard tools.
  • Global and local perspective: explore environmental challenges through UK and international field trips, research projects and industry placements.
Key Course Benefits The Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) course is designed to give you a deep understanding of the environment and the skills to tackle real-world challenges. Your first year will dive into the basic principles of environmental science and explore current issues like climate change and conservation. In the second year, you’ll dig deeper into key concepts, theories, and debates that shape the field. Final year study involves applying what you've learned to real-world problems, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This course doesn’t just teach you the science—it equips you with the practical, technical, and transferable skills that employers are looking for. Whether it’s fieldwork, data analysis, or teamwork, you’ll graduate with the tools you need to succeed in a variety of environmental careers. If you want a degree that combines a passion for the planet with the skills to protect it, this course is for you. This course offers you:
  • Sector-Leading Research & Cutting-Edge Knowledge: you will benefit from our environmental research, enabling you to engage with the latest scientific discoveries and innovations. The course ensures you develop a deep understanding of universal principles and theories that underpin environmental science, preparing you to contribute to the field at a high level.
  • Experienced Faculty & Industry Experts: learn from experienced academic staff with strong ties to industry, government and non-governmental organisations, the school provides insights into both academic research and real-world applications, ensuring that you are learning the most current and practical approaches to environmental challenges.
  • Practical Skills & Research Experience: You’ll develop subject-specific skills by engaging with field-based research and diverse techniques for collecting, analysing and communicating environmental information. From research design to execution, the program emphasises practical skills, making you a capable researcher ready to address complex environmental issues.
  • Common First Year: Interdisciplinary Learning: in your first year, you will participate in an interdisciplinary programme, learning alongside students in related fields. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a broad understanding of environmental issues and enhances your ability to apply knowledge across multiple sectors.
  • Placement Year Opportunities & Industry Connections: Coventry’s strong links with industry offer students opportunities for placements, providing real-world experience in applying environmental science principles and research skills. This hands-on experience ensures that you graduate with the technical and transferable skills employers are looking for.

Modules

This course has a common first year  The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.   If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules: *) Field and Research Skills for People and Environments - 30 credits *) Dynamic Earth and Society - 30 credits *) Principles of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health - 30 credits *) Natural and Environmental Resources - 30 credits Year Two In Year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with climate change, applied GIS and remote sensing, and biogeography and environmental change, amongst others. Year Two Modules: *) Advanced Geospatial and Field Techniques - 30 credits *) Climate Change: Science, Society and Solutions - 30 credits *) Pollution and Mitigation - 30 credits *) Hazards of the Environment - 30 credits Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. Year 3 Modules: *) Quintenary Environments - 30 credits *) Environmental Geosciences - 30 credits *) Environmental GeoInfortmatics - 30 credits *) Undergraduate Research Dissertation - 30 credits In year three, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: geoinfomatics, quaternary environments, and nature-based climate solutions, amongst others. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. For full module information please visit the course page on the Coventry University website.

Assessment method

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods can include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments Laboratories The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

How to apply

14Jan

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.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* 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

Additional costs/fee information 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 . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Environmental Science at Coventry University - UCAS