Environmental Science (with integrated year studying abroad)
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Key Facts
F752-
UCAS Tariff
120 - 104
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowThe BSc in Environmental Science with integrated year studying abroad at Aberystwyth University offers you the unique opportunity to study Environmental Science in one of the most picturesque locations in Europe and undertake a year studying with one of our International or European partners.
Set on the coast of Cardigan Bay and surrounded by a great diversity of beautiful environments, including marine, moorland, mountain and grassland, the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is uniquely placed to make the most of the stunning landscapes that surround it, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities. This degree will equip you with the skills, abilities and expertise to face and engage with the environmental challenges facing society today.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2023
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Earth Surface Environments | GS10520 | 20 |
Ecology | BR13510 | 10 |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life | BR14310 | 10 |
Fieldwork Skills | GS11320 | 20 |
Genetics, Evolution and Diversity | BR17120 | 20 |
How to Build a Planet * | GS11520 | 20 |
Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
Microbial and Plant Diversity * | BR19920 | 20 |
Researching the World: data collection and analysis | GS13020 | 20 |
The Green Planet | BR13610 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Environmental Microbiology and Monitoring * | BR26020 | 20 |
Physical Geography and Environmental Science Research Design and Fieldwork Skills | GS21120 | 20 |
Quantitative Data Analysis | GS23810 | 10 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Aquatic Botany | BR25820 | 20 |
Catchment Systems | GS25210 | 10 |
Chemical Analysis of Natural Materials | GS21010 | 10 |
Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems | BR21120 | 20 |
Ecological Surveying | BR21420 | 20 |
Food, Farming and the Environment | BR21920 | 20 |
Fundamentals of Geochemistry | GS22720 | 20 |
Geographical Information Systems | GS23710 | 10 |
Geohazards | GS22810 | 10 |
Marine Biology | BR22620 | 20 |
Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology | BR24720 | 20 |
Reconstructing Past Environments | GS21910 | 10 |
The Frozen Planet | GS23510 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Abroad Year Credits | GGS0000 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Environmental Science Dissertation * | GS35240 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Applied Environmental Management | GS31120 | 20 |
Earth Observation from Satellites and Aircraft | GS32020 | 20 |
Environmental Regulation and Consultancy | BR35620 | 20 |
Environmental geochemistry and biogeochemistry | GS30320 | 20 |
Glaciers and Ice Sheets | GS33420 | 20 |
Global Biodiversity Conservation | BR33420 | 20 |
Marine and Freshwater Field Course | BR35020 | 20 |
People, Climate and Environment: a Palaeoenvironmental Perspective | GS33720 | 20 |
Population and Community Ecology | BR33920 | 20 |
Sedimentary Environments | GS32120 | 20 |
Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse | BR36620 | 20 |
The Agri-Environment | BR30420 | 20 |
Volcanic Activity: Hazards and Environmental Change | GS30420 | 20 |
Wildlife Conservation | BR34520 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Teaching & Learning
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 104
A Levels BBB-BCC to include a B in Environmental Science, Biology or Geography
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-DMM with a specified subject
International Baccalaureate:
30-28 with 5 points in a science subject at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall with 7 in a science subject
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.