Earth and Environmental Science (Placement Year) : BSc Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
Earth scientists are essential to tackling the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From geological hazards to resource provision and climate change, they research current issues to uncover future solutions. By choosing to do a degree in Earth and environmental science, you will embark on an exciting and vital exploration of the natural environment, with opportunities to see first-hand the real-world impacts of environmental hazards and the strategies developed as a response.
When you graduate, you will enter a global job market where environmentally focused professionals are highly sought after.
Key highlights
- Placement year included for extended professional work experience
- Covers geological hazards, resource provision and climate change
- See real-world impacts of environmental hazards first-hand
- Explore strategies developed in response to environmental hazards
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
- Geoscientist
- Hazard and risk analyst
- Environmental scientist
- Hydrogeologist
- Sustainability 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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