Fieldwork is important throughout the course and all students are introduced to essential environmental monitoring skills. A wide variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods are used to foster independent learning and the advancement of career skills. Your progress is measured by a mixture of course tests, essays, practical reports, seminars, posters and end of module examinations. Career opportunities Environmental Studies has good links with outside groups including local environmental agencies and employers. The course offers an optional placement scheme, which has established good industrial links.
Many graduates proceed to further postgraduate training.
Provides grounding in aspects of physical, chemical and biological sciences that are fundamental to understanding environmental systems and issues. UCAS Code F9R1. Fields in Environmental Studies, combined with a language or Social Science subject can be studied full time during the day, part time in the evening or in a flexible combination of day and evening study.