Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons) 36 months Undergraduate Program By Kingston University, London |Top Universities

Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons)

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

48,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Example modules – Introducing Physical Geography and Environmental Hazards – Disaster Risk Reduction – The Challenge of Climate Change

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. *Students may be required to cover additional costs

Program overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Example modules – Introducing Physical Geography and Environmental Hazards – Disaster Risk Reduction – The Challenge of Climate Change

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. *Students may be required to cover additional costs

Admission requirements

80+
6+
96+
BTEC Extended Diploma with grades MMM or BTEC Diploma with grades DD.

Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
3 Years
Sep-2023

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,750 GBP
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International Students

48,600 GBP
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