BSc Environmental Science and Management

Comments about BSc Environmental Science and Management - At the institution - Wolverhampton - West Midlands

• Objectives
  Explore the science of natural environmental systems, as well as the ways in which humans have moulded and managed the physical, chemical and biological components of different landscapes
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements * 200-260 points including a minimum of 180 points from two full 6-unit awards or one full 12-unit award * Post-16 qualifications should include a maths, science or geography subject at A2-Level * You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2 * If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience - check out the UCAS tariff conversion table via the UCAS website
• Academic title
  BSc Environmental Science and Management
• Course description
  BSc Environmental Science and Management
  
  Programme
  
  -Year 1 addresses fundamental topics in environmental science, human and physical geography, and ecology. You will consider landscape evolution, assessing the impact of geology, climate change and socio-cultural changes.
   
  -In Year 2, you will compare hazard prediction techniques and prevention methodologies. You will look at freshwater and terrestrial environments, weather and climate, environmental archaeology and geomorphology. Work experience and international exchange visit modules are available, and you also have the option to carry out a sandwich placement.
   
  -Year 3 will include the study of spatial information analysis, fieldwork practice and conservation, and heritage legislation. Environmental control technologies, together with perspectives on environmental resource management will come under sharp focus. You will have the chance to analyse spatial data using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems. The Honours Project will enable you to undertake an extended problem-focused investigation.