Earth and Environmental Sciences with Foundation Year

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

If you’d like to study earth and environmental sciences but don’t currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry, then this extended degree is for you.
The foundation year provides a supportive environment where you can make the transition to university study and gain the academic knowledge and study skills you’ll need to succeed. You’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts and principles in earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, maths and physics. You’ll also gain skills for scientific enquiry through practical and laboratory work, and fieldwork.
On successful completion of the foundation year, and subject to meeting the academic requirements for progression, you’ll continue to year one of your chosen degree course in earth and environmental sciences. Recent students went on to study for degrees in environmental science, geophysics, meteorology and climate science, and sustainability and environmental management.
The foundation year is taught by the Lifelong Learning Centre and caters for a wide range of students whether you’re continuing your education or a mature learner returning to study.
Lifelong Learning Centre support
The Lifelong Learning Centre provides a supportive environment to help you make the transition to degree-level study. We’ll work closely with you during your foundation year to provide guidance and help to identify the degree pathway most appropriate for you.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: CDD excluding critical thinking and general studies.
Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement.
GCSE: English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
Other course specific tests:
Additional entry criteria
As well as the academic requirements above, you must live permanently in the UK and meet at least one of the following:
Your permanent address is in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education. nd Republic of...

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Subjects

  • Maths
  • University
  • GCSE Physics

Course programme

Your foundation year will develop your understanding of facts, concepts and principles in earth and environmental sciences, chemistry, maths and physics.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Mathematics and Statistics for Earth and Environment 30 credits
  • Chemistry for Earth and Environmental Sciences 30 credits
  • Geology and Environment - a U.K. Perspective 15 credits
  • Physics and Mechanics for Earth and Environment 30 credits
  • Skills to Succeed in the Sciences 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Earth and Environmental Sciences with Foundation Year BSc in the course catalogue

Broadening your academic horizons

At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. On this course you broaden your learning through core and/or optional modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.

Learning and teaching

There is a strong emphasis on support during your foundation year to help you develop the academic skills and knowledge to achieve to your full potential. Teaching is delivered in group sizes small enough for you to engage actively and be well supported by your peers.

Assessment

Methods of assessment during the foundation year reflect those that you will find later in your degree in order to ensure that you are well prepared for continuing study. Assessment is a key way of enabling students to learn by doing and feedback from tutors supports this process.

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