Environmental Science with optional placement year BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In Year 1 students start with a field school and then study modules related to environmental sustainability, understanding environmental systems, climate change and data analysis skills relevant to the environmental scientist. In Year 2 students study geographic information systems and remote sensing, environmental planning, land water ecology, atmospheric processes, freshwater systems and pollution, adaptation for climate change, enterprise, business and employability and attend a residential field school. In the final year students continue their study of geographic information systems and remote sensing. Other modules focus on environmental change, environmental challenges and management, applications of water science, remediation of pollution and a research project on a specific environmental problem. Students also have the option to extend their academic studies by electing to study abroad for a year or by working in industry/business. This additional year spent away from Ulster University is taken in the third year. UCAS Code F900: BSc Hons Environmental Science (3 years) UCAS Code F901: BSc Hons Environmental Science with DPP/DIAS (4 years, including placement) Study abroad options You will have the opportunity to study for a year at a university abroad. Options include a range of European countries and North America. On successful completion you will be awarded an additional diploma (DIAS). Industrial placements The industrial placement scheme gives you the opportunity to work for 10 months within an organization developing skills and applying knowledge. On successful completion you will be awarded an additional diploma (DPP).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In Year 1 students start with a field school and then study modules related to environmental sustainability, understanding environmental systems, climate change and data analysis skills relevant to the environmental scientist. In Year 2 students study geographic information systems and remote sensing, environmental planning, land water ecology, atmospheric processes, freshwater systems and pollution, adaptation for climate change, enterprise, business and employability and attend a residential field school. In the final year students continue their study of geographic information systems and remote sensing. Other modules focus on environmental change, environmental challenges and management, applications of water science, remediation of pollution and a research project on a specific environmental problem. Students also have the option to extend their academic studies by electing to study abroad for a year or by working in industry/business. This additional year spent away from Ulster University is taken in the third year. UCAS Code F900: BSc Hons Environmental Science (3 years) UCAS Code F901: BSc Hons Environmental Science with DPP/DIAS (4 years, including placement) Study abroad options You will have the opportunity to study for a year at a university abroad. Options include a range of European countries and North America. On successful completion you will be awarded an additional diploma (DIAS). Industrial placements The industrial placement scheme gives you the opportunity to work for 10 months within an organization developing skills and applying knowledge. On successful completion you will be awarded an additional diploma (DPP).

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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