BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

This course is a future-focused and solution-based programme in environmental sustainability and climate change. Designed with industry and taught by experts in their fields, this BSc (Hons) Environmental Science course puts you at the forefront of environmental innovation and change. On this experience-rich degree course, you will develop a broad range of practical, laboratory, field-based and project skills, including through working with external organisations and companies to improve environmental sustainability locally, nationally, and globally. The course will enable you to have a positive and transformational impact as you engage society, business and government in future solutions for environmental sustainable development. It will also help you to gain the skills and expertise required for a career in the green economy, as you aim to find solutions to the many challenges our environment faces.

The green jobs market is growing fast. Key drivers behind the increase in jobs in the environment sector are the issues stemming from climate change, including societal resilience, future energy needs, biodiversity and conservation, water security, clean air and healthy oceans, along with mounting resource and waste issues. The need for employment in this sector will only continue to grow. Knowledge and expertise are required in areas for climate change adaptation, sustainable consumption, energy and transport, and in transforming environmental policy. The key themes through the degree course have been designed to provide you with knowledge, training, and experience for a range of pathways that are of interest to employers, that will turn into a wide range of environmental careers. These careers may come directly after your degree, or you may also wish to further specialise by progressing onto a Masters’ courses, for example onto our MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies or MSc Wildlife Conservation Management.

Typical A-Level Offer BCC to include at least one Science subject such as Geography or Mathematics and to exclude General Studies Typical Welsh BACC Offer Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level to include a Science subject including Geography or Mathematics and to exclude General Studies Typical BTEC Offer BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant Science subject Typical Access to HE Offer Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include Science, Mathematics or Geography modules IELTS - 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. TOEFL - 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing (including Home Edition).