Environmental Science

What will I learn?

The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of what you may study during the four-year degree scheme.

In the first foundation year, you will be introduced to core components of Environmental Science.

In your second year, you will be introduced to:

• Key concepts in geographical study;
• Issues and techniques in the collection, analysis and presentation of geographical data;
• Climate change;
• Economic development;
• Globalization;
• Global Environmental Change.

In your third year you will develop further in:

• Computer research skills in preparation for your independent research project;
• You will learn how to analyse qualitative data sets;
• Produce maps and other graphical representations of geographical data;
• Participate in a residential field trip in the UK or overseas;
• You can also choose optional modules to specialise or simply maintain a broad interest across Geography.

In your final year:

• You will undertake an independent research project involving collection, analysis and interpretation of your own data;
• You will be allocated your own advisor who will provide guidance;
• Optional modules as diverse as urbanisation, rural change, and regional policy will enable you to tailor your study to suit your interests.

How will I be taught?

Our courses are taught through lectures, seminars, computer practical classes, small group tutorials, field courses, and individual supervision of project work.

How will I be assessed?

We assess our students through a different range of methods. Some modules are assessed in part through traditional exams, but some have elements of coursework. We also have some modules that may require the student to produce practical reports, oral presentations, the design of web pages, production of short films, or contribution to online discussion forums. Some modules, notably the tutorials and field courses are assessed entirely through coursework.