Environmental Science (Placement Year) : BSc Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
Environmental scientists are essential to tackling the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From extreme weather events and climate change to green energy. By choosing to do a degree in environmental science, you will embark on an exciting and vital exploration of natural environments.
You will study the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and the biosphere, with opportunities to see first-hand the real-world impacts of environmental events and processes. You will be well-placed to step into a rewarding career considering the challenges we face now, and those of the future.
Key highlights
- Includes a placement year for professional work experience
- Covers the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and the biosphere
- Opportunities to see real-world impacts of environmental processes first-hand
- Addresses climate change, extreme weather events and green energy
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DM — combined with A levels
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: BC — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental scientist
- Sustainability officer
- Environmental protection officer
- Climate change analyst
- Conservation officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £31,700
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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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