The first two years of the MEnv Sci are identical to the BSc programme in Environmental science described later. Progression to the final two years is open to students who show high attainment in their initial years of study. In the final two years of the course students take core modules in Project Design, Environmental Assignments, Advanced Environmental Techniques and Environmental Impact Assessment. Additional option choices can be made from a wide selection of environmental, biological, geographical, earth science , physical and chemical science courses, Geographical choices include options from human, regional and physical programmes and the important new area Geographical Information Systems. This extended flexibility enables students to gain a deeper understanding in selected key areas such as conservation management while retaining a broad understanding which is the distinctive hallmark of an environmental programme.
Students design their flexible clusters of expertise in consultation with their tutors.
The scheme thereby promotes responsibility and self confidence as well as enhancing students' skills in data analysis and presentation and their interpretation and evaluation skills. An important aspect of the course is the work-based learning programme. A full year, work, placement builds on our existing and very successful BSc sandwich course. Sci students will be required to make a work portfolio evaluating their experience. The shorter semester based placements offer a flexible alternative work or research - linked experience.