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Develop your understanding of contemporary environmental issues and investigate the impact of human activity on our planet. You should be keen to explore how we can create strategies for a sustainable lifestyle. This is a subject that helps you to develop professional research skills that will assist you in a range of future career pathways.
Environmental Science is an exciting course that can help change the world for the better. Enjoy exploring the contemporary environmental issues that face the world today, such as the sustainable use of resources. You should have an interest in learning about conservation.
Topics and units
Careers and progression
Higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Aspirational careers:
Environmental consultant, environmental education officer, nature conservation officer, environmental engineer, sustainability consultant, water quality scientist, environmental health practitioner, landscape architect, town planner and toxicologist.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English, Maths (at a minimum of grade 5) and Science (at a minimum of grade 55).
Additional information
This course is assessed by two external 3 hour examinations at the end of your second year of study. You will also complete 12 assessed practicals across the two years.
Some of the practical work you undertake will involve you working in the outdoors.
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Full time
Duration
2 years
Campus
Wellington Campus
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