BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
42 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 24,510 *
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £47,550: international students
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Introduction
Environmental issues – such as habitat loss, water pollution and climate change – pose a serious threat to the long-term existence of life on Earth.
If you want to help lead the charge against climate change, learn a skill set that's in demand globally, and secure a rewarding career, this BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management dual degree is the perfect next step.
You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, getting a global perspective in how the environment is changing and the steps we need to take to reverse this change.
Course highlights
- Use industry-standard lab tech in our environmental analytical laboratories, including GIS software and plasma spectrometry
- Explore the natural environment of the Australian outback through fieldwork and visit Aboriginal tribes to understand how they manage their land
- Take field trips from Portsmouth to apply what you learn in many different cultures, habitats and climates – from Somerset to Malta
- Make the most of Portsmouth's coastal location with marine excursions on the Solent, and learn scientific and technical diving certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
- Work alongside active research staff in the UK and Australia, and study alongside BA and BSc Geography students, gaining valuable experience and perspective from another scientific discipline
Advantages of dual degrees
This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).
When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees:
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management from the University of Portsmouth
- BSc Environmental Science from Edith Cowan University
Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years.
You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at 2 universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of environmental science and conservation than on a single degree, as well as gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.
All of this helps you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate.
Location – Portsmouth and Perth, Australia
You'll be based in Portsmouth in years 1 and 2, and for 6 months at the end of the course. You'll spend year 3 in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.
You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.
Edith Cowan University is one of the top 100 young universities in the world and one of the top 100 universities in the Asia-Pacific regions (Times Higher Education 2019 and 2020). The Good Universities Guide 2021 gives the University 5 out of 5 stars for its learner resources, student support, teaching quality and overall experience.
Like Portsmouth, Perth offers a mix of city and outdoor living. It's a great base for exploring Western Australia and beyond.
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Modules
Year 1 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules in this year include:
- Ecology, Plants and Human Impact – 20 credits
- Global Environmental Challenges – 20 credits
- Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography – 20 credits
- Planet Earth – 20 credits
- Quantitative Methods – 20 credits
- Science for Earth Systems – 20 credits
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 2 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules in this year include:
- Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring – 20 credits
- Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing – 20 credits
- Research, Fieldwork and Professional Skills – 40 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Energy Resources – 20 credits
- Environmental Change – 20 credits
- Hydrology and Geoenvironmental Risk – 20 credits
- Introduction to Teaching – 20 credits
- Practical Boating Skills – 20 credits
- River Processes – 20 credits
- Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques A – 20 credits
- Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques B – 20 credits
Year 3 (at Edith Cowan University)
- Australian Biota
- Geographical Information Systems
- Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment
- Sustainable Water
- Soil and Land Processes
- Ecological Restoration
- Marine and Freshwater Processes
- Environmental Management and Sustainability
There are no optional modules this year.
Year 4 (at Portsmouth - 6 months)
Core modules in this year include:
- Dissertation – 40 credits
Optional modules
- Environmental Auditing and Assessment – 20 credits
- Environmental Pollution and Waste Management – 20 credits
- Hazardscapes – 20 credits
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry, and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Rankings
Earth systems and environmental sciences at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 4th of all post-1992 universities for research quality
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Career Opportunities
The necessity of tackling environmental problems, and the importance of sustainability, are gradually being recognised by governments. This means that employment opportunities in the area of environmental science are on the rise – by 91% in the UK alone.
The global nature of the climate crisis we face means that international experience on a professional and cultural level is also sought after by employers in this sector. The experience you get on field trips abroad and during your year at Edith Cowan University in Australia will be invaluable to your employment prospects.
Gain a global perspective on environmental science
By completing modules on topics such as energy resources, environmental impact and assessment, pollution, and aboriginal perspectives on the environment, you'll get a detailed global overview of the problems facing our environment and the means to start solving them.
When you graduate, you'll have a suite of environmental science skills and a wealth of practical experience in applying them, making you an ideal candidate for many roles in the environmental sector. Your experience in international study and other cultures will make you a particularly attractive employment prospect.
Completing this degree is also the ideal next step to further postgraduate study. You could further refine your expertise in more specific, connected fields, for example, by doing an Environmental Geology and Land Contamination MSc or a research degree in Earth and Environmental Sciences.
What areas can you work in with an environmental science and management dual degree?
When you graduate, you could work in areas such as:
- conservation
- pollution monitoring and control
- waste management
- sustainability
- environmental audit and assessment
- climate change study and activism
- environmental energy
Potential roles
Roles you could take on include:
- environmental manager
- environmental chemist
- environmental consultant
- geographic information scientist
- conservation officer
- waste management manager
- environmental policy officer
- hydrologist
- climate change modeller
Ongoing careers support
To give you the best chance of securing the ideal job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability Service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.
We'll work with you to identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and allow you to use the skills you've learned.
We'll also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
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