Lancaster,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Earth and Environmental Science in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University
Lancaster University
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Lancaster United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
28,675
(c. USD38,261.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Geoscientists are now widely acknowledged for their vital contributions to addressing worldwide issues like climate change, sustainable development, resource management, and natural disasters. By framing your geoscience education within an environmental perspective, you'll develop an understanding of both the problems we face and possible remedies.
Throughout your studies, you'll examine both natural and human-altered environments to investigate the key elements and mechanisms shaping our current ecosystem, how it developed into its present condition, and potential future environmental shifts.
Furthermore, your program will incorporate insights from our faculty experts specializing in various Earth science disciplines such as volcanology, geophysics, hydrogeology, and glaciology, offering a diverse selection of specialized subjects to explore.
The initial year will cover core concepts in Earth and environmental sciences, ranging from geological principles to atmospheric studies and climate patterns. Specialization starts in year two with Earth science-centered courses, providing the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas like geological risks, soil studies, environmental radiation, or glacial processes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Level ABB
Required Subjects A level grade B in one science from the following, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Please note, for students who do not have A-level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification, we require you to take our Introduction to Environmental Chemistry module in the first year. Students who do not have A-level Mathematics or an equivalent qualification will be required to take our Numerical Skills II module in the first year. Students who do not have at least Grade 7 in GCSE Maths will be required to take Numerical Skills I in addition to Numerical Skills II. These chemistry and mathematics modules are not replacements for A-levels, but are skills modules taught on a need-to-know basis to support you in the rest of your degree. Further details regarding these modules can be found under Course Structure.
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, English Language grade C or 4
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
ToEFL IBT - 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing. Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 176 overall with at least 162 in each element.
Other Qualifications
International Baccalaureate 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including one science subject at HL grade 6
BTEC Distinction, Distinction, Merit to include sufficient science. We require Distinctions in majority of relevant science units. Please contact the Admissions Team for further advice.
Required Subjects A level grade B in one science from the following, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Please note, for students who do not have A-level Chemistry or an equivalent qualification, we require you to take our Introduction to Environmental Chemistry module in the first year. Students who do not have A-level Mathematics or an equivalent qualification will be required to take our Numerical Skills II module in the first year. Students who do not have at least Grade 7 in GCSE Maths will be required to take Numerical Skills I in addition to Numerical Skills II. These chemistry and mathematics modules are not replacements for A-levels, but are skills modules taught on a need-to-know basis to support you in the rest of your degree. Further details regarding these modules can be found under Course Structure.
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, English Language grade C or 4
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
ToEFL IBT - 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing. Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 176 overall with at least 162 in each element.
Other Qualifications
International Baccalaureate 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including one science subject at HL grade 6
BTEC Distinction, Distinction, Merit to include sufficient science. We require Distinctions in majority of relevant science units. Please contact the Admissions Team for further advice.
Tuition
GBP
28,675