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BSc (Hons) Environmental Science(BSc Environmental Science)

University of Northampton

Duration

3 Years

Fee

£15,700

Level

Bachelor

Next Intake

September

Entry Score

IELTS 6 (5.5)

Course Information

Country

UK

Duration

3 Years

Level

Bachelor

Fee

£15,700

Disciplines

Science

University

University of Northampton

UK

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Eligibility Requirements

All International and EU students applying for a course with the University of Northampton must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Scholarship Opportunities

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Career Opportunities

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Conservation Officer

  • Climate Change Analyst

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Specialist

  • Sustainability Officer

  • Waste Management Officer

  • Water Quality Analyst

  • Air Quality Analyst

  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

  • Renewable Energy Consultant

  • Ecologist

  • Wildlife Conservationist

  • Environmental Education Officer

  • Research Assistant / Scientist

Course Structure

All modules are compulsory (20 credits each):

  • ENV1002 Introduction to Ecology

  • GEO1107 The Physical Environment

  • ENV1128 Lab and Field Skills

  • GEO1108 Geohazards

  • GEO1110 A Sustainable Community

  • ENV1127 Environmental Pollution

Stage 2

Compulsory modules (20 credits each):

  • ENV2143 Data Technologies

  • LAW2044 Environmental Law and Justice

  • ENV2124 Fieldwork Module

  • ENV2142 Impacts of Pollution

Choose any two designated modules (20 credits each):

  • ENV2103 Biogeography

  • GEO2111 Weather and Climate

  • GEO2037 Landscape Processes

  • ENV2140 Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems

Stage 3

Compulsory modules:

  • ENV4101 Research Project and Dissertation in the Environmental Sciences (40 credits)

  • ENV3151 Glacial Environments (20 credits)

  • ENV3144 Pollution Monitoring and Control (20 credits)

Choose any two designated modules (20 credits each):

  • ENV3021 Biodiversity and Conservation

  • GEO3124 Water Resource Management

  • GEO3108 Communicating Climate Change

  • GEO3140 Monitoring the Earth’s Surface

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About the Course

The University of Northampton’s BSc Environmental Science degree covers the broad field that encompasses the aspects of ecology and physical science that evaluate environmental issues and propose appropriate solutions. If you have an interest in the environment and in applying scientific principles to help solve environmental problems, this course is for you.

This flexible, interdisciplinary BSc environmental sciences course allows you to follow a programme with modules drawn from across the subject of environmental science. You are then able to specialise in particular areas of interest in the second and third year or continue to study a more varied programme.