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Environmental Science (Sandwich)

Entry requirements


A level

B,C,C

to include Science, Mathematics or Geography

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include Science, Mathematics or Geography modules

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

to include Science, Mathematics or Geography modules

T Level

Pass (C and above)


Passing the Science T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include Science, Mathematics or Geography modules

UCAS Tariff

104

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

C

and BC at A Level to include Science, Mathematics or Geography

About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Environmental sciences

Our Environmental Science course will focus on tackling the challenges and solving the problems of climate change, renewable resources, environmental pollution, conservation for biodiversity and environmental management.

Designed with industry and taught by experts, our course is experience-rich and will develop a broad range of practical, laboratory and field-based skills. This will prepare you for a wide range of future careers in the growing environmental sector.

You will develop your skills and experience as you work on external environmental projects. This will enable you to have a positive and transformational impact as you engage society, business and government in future solutions for environmental sustainable development.

Our course will help you make a career as part of the solution to our many environmental challenges.

The degree is organised into a series of themes, each directly linking into a sector of environmental employment. These themes include climate change, renewable resources and energy, biodiversity and conservation, environmental pollution, sustainable development and environmental management.

The Uni


Course location:

Pontypridd

Department:

Applied Sciences

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

88%
UK students
12%
International students
45%
Male students
55%
Female students
63%
2:1 or above
14%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
C

After graduation


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Environmental sciences

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