BSc Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year

University of East Anglia
4.6
6 reviews
  • I wouldn't change anything about the University of East Anglia.
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  • I am really enjoying my time. Though I am stressed a lot but then it's a good place and nice experience overall.
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  • Excellent course and teaching from my school. Brilliant opportunities for graduates. I definitely have no regrets about going to UEA.
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Bachelor's degree

In Norwich

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Norwich

This Foundation Year course gives you the chance to study our prestigious Environmental Sciences degree if you don't meet the traditional entry criteria. You may be a mature student looking for a new career, someone who missed out on studying A-levels, or a student without a science background who wishes to change direction.
Whatever the case, we'll assess your individual circumstances and, if successful, you'll be given a thorough introduction to the basics of Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics before being transferred onto a full degree programme once you've passed the foundation year.
Our Environmental Sciences degree is a highly prestigious course with an exceptional international reputation, so this is a fantastic opportunity to study at one of the best Environmental Sciences Schools in the world.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Norwich (Norfolk)
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University Of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ

Start date

On request

About this course


2018/9A Level CCCInternational Baccalaureate 28Scottish Highers Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers.Scottish Advanced Highers DDDIrish Leaving Certificate CCCCCC or 6 subjects at H3Access Course Pass Access HE DiplomaBTEC MMMEuropean Baccalaureate 60% overallEntry RequirementGCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or GCSE English Language grade C and GCSE Mathematics grade C. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted . Contextual CriteriaWe use contextual...

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Reviews

4.6
excellent
  • I wouldn't change anything about the University of East Anglia.
    ← | →
  • I am really enjoying my time. Though I am stressed a lot but then it's a good place and nice experience overall.
    ← | →
  • Excellent course and teaching from my school. Brilliant opportunities for graduates. I definitely have no regrets about going to UEA.
    ← | →
100%
4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Chris

5.0
13/02/2018
What I would highlight: I wouldn't change anything about the University of East Anglia.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lena Joannou

5.0
29/12/2017
What I would highlight: I am really enjoying my time. Though I am stressed a lot but then it's a good place and nice experience overall.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Luke

4.5
25/12/2017
What I would highlight: Excellent course and teaching from my school. Brilliant opportunities for graduates. I definitely have no regrets about going to UEA.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Emily Walker

4.5
23/12/2017
What I would highlight: The staff were inspiring and at the forefront of their fields. The facilities were excellent - the library, for example. I loved UEA.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Naomi Sadoff

4.5
16/11/2017
What I would highlight: Excellent experience. Overall, very good teaching despite some minor flaws. Nice campus with lots of opportunities for students.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Amanda

4.0
15/11/2017
What I would highlight: A good uni to attend, but I wouldn't do it again. They just want your money, there's no aftercare.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Mathematics
  • Geophysics
  • Sedimentology
  • Climate Change
  • Global
  • Project
  • Climate
  • GIS
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • GCSE Physics

Course programme


Year 1

Compulsory Study (20 credits)

  • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Option A Study (40 credits)

  • BASIC MATHEMATICS I
  • BASIC MATHEMATICS II
  • FURTHER MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
  • INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS

Option B Study (60 credits)

  • FURTHER BIOLOGY
  • FURTHER CHEMISTRY
  • FURTHER PHYSICS
  • INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY
  • INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
  • INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS


Year 2

Compulsory Study (80 credits)

  • GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
  • RESEARCH AND FIELD SKILLS
  • SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIETY AND BIODIVERSITY
  • UNDERSTANDING THE DYNAMIC PLANET

Option A Study (20 credits)

  • ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
  • MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS A
  • QUANTITATIVE METHODS

Option B Study (20 credits)

  • ATMOSPHERE AND OCEANS I
  • ATMOSPHERE AND OCEANS II


Year 3

Compulsory Study

  • INDEPENDENT PROJECT - PROPOSAL

Option A Study (20 - 40 credits)

  • APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
  • APPLIED GEOPHYSICS WITH FIELDCOURSE
  • AQUATIC ECOLOGY
  • EARTH SCIENCE LAB SKILLS
  • EARTH SCIENCE SKILLS
  • FIELD ECOLOGY
  • GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
  • POPULATION ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
  • SEDIMENTOLOGY
  • SOCIAL RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS
  • SOCIAL RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS WITH FIELDCOURSE
  • WEATHER APPLICATIONS WITH FIELDCOURSE

Option B Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • AQUATIC ECOLOGY
  • COMMUNITY, ECOSYSTEM AND MACRO-ECOLOGY
  • GEOMORPHOLOGY
  • LOW CARBON ENERGY: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • OCEAN CIRCULATION
  • SHELF SEA DYNAMICS AND COASTAL PROCESSES

Option C Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY
  • MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS B
  • MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS C
  • SEDIMENTOLOGY

Option D Study (0 - 60 credits)

  • AQUATIC BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
  • CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE AND POLICY
  • EARTH SCIENCE LAB SKILLS
  • EARTH SCIENCE SKILLS
  • FIELD ECOLOGY
  • GLOBAL TECTONICS
  • POPULATION ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
  • SOCIAL RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS
  • SOCIAL RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS WITH FIELDCOURSE

Option G Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
  • APPLIED GEOPHYSICS WITH FIELDCOURSE
  • ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY MAKING
  • METEOROLOGY I
  • SOIL PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
  • WEATHER APPLICATIONS
  • WEATHER APPLICATIONS WITH FIELDCOURSE

Option H Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND GLOBAL CHANGE
  • GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK


Year 4

Compulsory Study (40 credits)

  • INDEPENDENT PROJECT

Option A Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • ENERGY AND PEOPLE
  • FOSSIL FUELS
  • GEOPHYSICAL HAZARDS

Option B Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE ECOLOGY
  • CATCHMENT WATER RESOURCES
  • CLIMATE SYSTEMS

Option C Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND HUMAN SOCIETY
  • PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY
  • THE CARBON CYCLE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Option D Study (0 - 40 credits)

  • ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY
  • FIELD COURSE TO EAST AFRICA
  • MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES
  • NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
  • NUCLEAR AND SOLAR ENERGY

Option G Study (0 - 20 credits)

  • GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FIELD COURSE TO SPAIN
  • GEOSCIENCES FIELDCOURSE: GREECE

Option H Study (0 - 20 credits)

  • APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
  • APPLIED GEOPHYSICS WITH FIELDCOURSE
  • AQUATIC BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
  • AQUATIC ECOLOGY
  • ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND GLOBAL CHANGE
  • CLIMATE CHANGE: SCIENCE AND POLICY
  • CONSTRUCTING HUMAN GEOGRAPHIES
  • EARTH SCIENCE LAB SKILLS
  • EARTH SCIENCE SKILLS
  • ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY MAKING
  • GEOMORPHOLOGY
  • GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
  • GLOBAL TECTONICS
  • HYDROLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY
  • LOW CARBON ENERGY: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • MARINE SCIENCES FIELDCOURSE
  • METEOROLOGY I
  • OCEAN CIRCULATION
  • POPULATION ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
  • SEDIMENTOLOGY
  • SHELF SEA DYNAMICS AND COASTAL PROCESSES
  • SOCIAL RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS
  • SOCIAL RESEARCH SKILLS FOR GEOGRAPHERS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS WITH FIELDCOURSE
  • SOIL PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
  • WEATHER APPLICATIONS
  • WEATHER APPLICATIONS WITH FIELDCOURSE
  • YEAR ABROAD
  • YEAR IN INDUSTRY

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