Environmental Science BSc Hons with study abroad

You will be able to apply the theory you have learnt in lectures and tutorials in hands-on laboratory practicals, cementing your practical and professional skills. Taking your learning outside the classroom you will get your hands dirty on local and residential field trips including on a trip to Tenerife and you will get the opportunity to see environmental science in action on a range of site visits.

 

Our department has an excellent reputation for student support and teaching innovation. This starts from the very first week where we support your transition to university with a project and skills development week and includes a two day residential fieldtrip.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• KE4005 -Exploring Geographical and Environmental Data (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4010 -Academic Skills and Personal Development (BSc) (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4011 -Our Living Planet (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4012 -Environmental Science Fieldwork (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4014 -Introduction to Physical Environments (Core,20 Credits)
• KE4015 -Environmental Challenges - Global to Local (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• KE5014 -Fundamentals of Ecology (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5016 -Environment, Development and Sustainability (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE5017 -Earth Observation and GIS (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KE5028 -Coastal Monitoring and Management (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE5029 -Green cities and nature-based solutions (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE5030 -Ecosystem Processes in the Anthropocene (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5031 -Biodiversity and Climate Change (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE5032 -Practice, Research and Fieldwork (Core,20 Credits)
• KE5033 -Environmental Cycles: Air, Water, Soil (Optional,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KE5034 -Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KE5054 -Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KE5055 -Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

 

• KE5023 -Academic Language Skills for Geography (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KE6000 -Geography and Environment Dissertation (Core,40 Credits)
• KE6002 -Modelling, Computation and Data Manipulation (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6003 -Palaeoecology and Biogeography (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6017 -Development and Disasters (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6018 -Advanced Geospatial Applications (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6019 -Public Health and Occupational Safety (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6023 -Applied Ecology and Conservation Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KE6031 -Environmental Pollution and Health (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6032 -Tropical and Coastal Research (Optional,20 Credits)
• KE6033 -Translating Environmental Science into policy, outreach and decision making (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

With environmental issues a key topic across the world, there is a demand for those with the environmental science knowledge and experience this course provides, making this Environmental Science BSc an ideal springboard to a career in this arena.

 

Not only will you graduate from this accredited degree with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience, but with solid research skills, and transferable skills such as independent learning, team working and current experience.

 

You will be able to hit the ground running in careers such as  environmental management, waste management, pollution control, urban regeneration, , conservation, overseas development or environmental education.