Understanding the impact of human activities on our environment is essential to protecting it for future generations. The Environmental and Analytical Science BSc(Hons) degree at Huddersfield gives you a comprehensive understanding of Earth's systems and equips you with the skills and knowledge of an analytical scientist.
* You'll have the chance to study a range of subjects including biogeography, inorganic and organic chemistry, earth processes, landscape and fluvial systems, climate science and sustainability before specialising in your final year.
* In the third year of the course you’ll have the opportunity to benefit from a work placement. This could help you to gain relevant real-world experience and give you a head start in your chosen career. In the final year you’ll have the chance to develop and hone your independent research skills as part of the research project module.
* We also firmly believe in ‘learning through doing’ and since fieldwork is an integral part of any environmental scientists training, we’ve embedded field-trips throughout all years of study.
* All our teaching staff are educated to doctoral level and have expertise in a range of environmental and analytical subject areas.
Additional costs:
Field trips as part of a standard module are funded by the University. Residential field courses will cost up to £150, (optional overseas trips may incur slightly higher costs depending on duration and destination). By its very nature the study of environmental and analytical science entails being outside on fieldwork. Participants on field trips should be adequately clothed in terms of personal clothing (wind and waterproof jacket/trousers) plus appropriate footwear. We hold a limited stock of waterproof garments that students can use but we do not supply walking boots. Students enrolling on our courses should be prepared to purchase their own walking boots. The cost of boots varies depending on their intended use but if you budget between £60-£100 you should be able to get a good pair which will last for the duration of your degree.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Dynamic Living Systems
Sustainability
Research Skills
Analytical Science 1
Field course (Compulsory)
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include-
Earth Processes
Climate, Meteorology and Atmospheric Systems
Global Earth Cycles
Inorganic Chemistry 1
Organic Chemistry 1
Year 2
Core modules:
Advanced Research Skills
Ecological Adaptation and Conservation Management
Anthropocene
Analytical Science 2
Field course (Compulsory)
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include-
Geomorphological Processes and Landforms
Spatial Modelling
Inorganic Chemistry 2
Organic Chemistry 2
Year 3 - optional placement year
Final year
Core modules:
Research Project
Soil Properties and Contamination
Analytical Science 3
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include-
Conservation Science
Mountain Environments and Glaciation
River Catchment Management
Analytical Science 4
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment will include project work, assignments, presentations, practicals and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
S012
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a grade C in an accepted Science subject with a pass in Science Practical where applicable. (The accepted Science subjects are: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geology and Applied Sciences).
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade C in an accepted Science subject at A Level with a pass in Science Practical where applicable. (The accepted Science A Level subjects are: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geology and Applied Sciences).
or above, to include modules in relevant subjects. For example: Geography, Maths or Science.
104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including an accepted Science subject at Higher Level grade 5.
in Applied Science. Alternatively, a BTEC in Health and Social Care is acceptable but must be accompanied by another A Level at a min grade C.
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/
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Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
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If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
16000.0
Year 1
International
16000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
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