Environmental Sciences and International Development
UCAS Code: FL87
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
or ABC including either Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Science A-levels must include a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
including 12 Level 3 credits in either Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Higher Level 5 in either Geography, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services, BTEC Business Administration and BTEC Forensic Science.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including either Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
Scottish Higher
including either Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.
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About this course
**About This Course**
Why are the problems of poverty, inequality and access to natural resources so intractable in some parts of the world? How do societies manage the trade-offs between environmental change and their own development needs? What are the root causes of injustice and inequity around the globe and how are they best addressed through good science, policy and action?
If these questions inspire you, then read on. This course is ideal for you if you have a science background and want to understand and explore different and better ways of using and sharing our planet’s natural resources.
**Overview**
Study the science of natural resources in the context of development in poorer societies across the world where resources are used unfairly, unjustly or unsustainably. Combining natural and social sciences, this three-year course is taught across the School of Environmental Sciences and the School of International Development. Your balance between the two subjects will depend on the modules you choose in your second and final years.
You will study alongside Environmental Sciences and International Development students, as well as students from Geography and other specialist degrees that share common interests.
You’ll also have the opportunity to spend up to one semester overseas on the Development Work Placement module that runs in the autumn semester of your final year.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
Modules
Year 1: You will be introduced to contemporary debates and issues in international development. Core modules: Introduction to Development Studies; Evidence in Development; Introduction to Natural Resources & Development. You will also study two other subject areas from: Economics; Social Anthropology & Politics; Human Geography. Year 2: You will focus on strengthening your understanding within the environment and natural resources subject area, and study the research methods and techniques. You can also select from a choice of issue-related or regional modules, eg: Education & Development; Sub-Saharan African Development. Year 3: You will undertake a residential field course to explore topics such as human-environment conflicts and conservation. You will study further optional modules, eg: Globalisation & Economic Development; Education & Development; and will also complete a research project (dissertation) with focus on developing your own personal interests and career intentions.
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University of East Anglia UEA
School of Environmental Sciences
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