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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Birmingham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Join us and make a difference, develop your understanding of environmental issues and learn skills to tackle global challenges sustainably. Cultivate the knowledge to predict and mitigate complex environmental challenges. Global fieldwork opportunities - exciting opportunities for you to explore the world through field trips, in diverse locations such as Germany, Switzerland, Wales and the Peak District. Compulsory travel and accommodation costs are covered so that you can focus on getting the most out of your experience. Real-world connections – our relationships with industry such as Public Health England, the Environment Agency and Wildlife Trusts provide research opportunities for student projects, and mean you’ll graduate with directly applicable skills to those needed by top employers in the field. Facilities fit for the future – our resources include an ‘eco lab’ for the study of river systems, and the BiFOR facility in Stafford dedicated to advancing our understanding of how forests respond to environmental changes. Accreditation - Our programmes in Environmental Science are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), meaning they meet high standards for teaching and learning, and develop graduates ready for the world of work. Consider a Placement Year in our degree program, offering a year-long work experience with an external organisation. Gain valuable skills and experience in sectors related to or outside your discipline. Past placements include finance companies, the Highways Agency, environmental charities, travel companies, and food manufacturers. You can decide on this option after joining us, with support from our Placement Tutor and Careers Network. The placement occurs after your second year, contributing to your degree and charged at a reduced tuition fee. Graduate with a degree ''with a Placement Year'' and a competitive edge in your career.
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- UCAS Points
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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