BSc in Environmental Science

... United Kingdom
... University of Leicester

Course Overview

Our degrees are designed to broaden your horizon and help you acquire the skills employers seek. Leicester geographers are highly competitive in the job market because of our research-based approach to teaching and learning, which fosters your analytical capabilities, creativity, and confidence.

We have dedicated careers support in the School to help you realize your career goals. During term time, you will also receive information about career fairs, job opportunities and career development courses, and other practical information to help you on your way.

A second-year module, 'Geography in Education,' provides placements in local secondary schools. Working closely with teachers, you can develop skills and experience beneficial to a career in teaching.

We also organize dedicated Geography Careers Events. Recent speakers represented the Civil Service, Selfridges & Co, Hatch Regeneris, the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, the Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

The School has well-established links with many businesses and Government departments, including Natural England, the European Space Agency, the Home Office, BP Exploration, and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: ABB. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level. Geography is not essential.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language and Maths.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with DDM.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths, or 4 in SL Maths if grade C/4 is not held at GCSE. A minimum of 4 in the English Language is required if a grade of C/4 is not held at GCSE.

T Levels: Distinction in either Design, Surveying, and Planning for Construction or Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Leicester, England


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 3-4 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £9,250 & International fees: £18,700,


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