Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences (North Hertfordshire College)
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Course overview
The Extended Science Degree is designed as a preparatory year to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to progress onto the first year of many of our science undergraduate degrees. This course can be studied in various locations: Hertford Regional College North Hertfordshire College Studying on this Initial Year for Extended Degree in Science - Geography & Environmental Sciences course, you will: Have the opportunity to progress onto one of the full degrees below at the University of Hertfordshire following successful completion of your initial year. Get to study at one of our four large, partnered, further education colleges (of your choice) while also being registered with the University of Hertfordshire which grants you access to double the facilities, includin
Key highlights
- Preparatory year building knowledge and skills for science degree study
- Progression onto a full science degree after successful completion
- Study at a partner further education college of your choice
- Registered university student with access to both institutions' facilities
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS points IB - 48 points with a minimum of 1 HL subject at grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- Geographical information systems (GIS) officer
- Environmental scientist
- Sustainability officer
- Conservation officer
- Flood risk analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £6,400
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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