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Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters with Foundation Year

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Reasons to choose Kingston

- Kingston is ranked in the top 5 in the country and top in London for Geography (Guardian League Table 2025).- This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). - The subject is brought to life through UK and overseas fieldwork at locations susceptible to hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and coastal flooding. - The course is highly practical and you'll work alongside hazard practitioners in fields such as floods and volcanoes.- There's the opportunity for a year's paid work placement. This will give you valuable experience and help prepare you for a career in an environmental or hazards-related role.- Our careers team offers a programme of events and training sessions which will help you make the best of your career choices.- 100% of students thought staff were good at explaining things and felt the course has developed the skills they need for the future (NSS 2023).


About this course

What are the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods and landslides? How do we plan for them, lessen their impact and handle the emergencies that can result?This course examines the physical science of natural hazards, the social factors that can contribute to disasters, emergency planning and disaster risk reduction (DRR). You'll gain expertise in a range of practical and field techniques through ‘real-world' exercises.Guest speakers come from a variety of DRR organisations, provide first-hand learning opportunities and introduce you to potential career paths.


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


Career opportunities

Graduates pursue careers in a variety of commercial, industrial and public sector organisations, such as local governments, INGOs, first responders (such as the police and fire service), civil defence, insurance companies and environmental consultants.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 20,325per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

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