Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons) including foundation year 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Kingston University, London |TopUniversities

Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons) including foundation year

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

65,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme 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

Programme 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.

4 Years
Sep-2023

Tuition fees

Domestic
37,000 GBP
International
65,600 GBP

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