This interdisciplinary course combines aspects of biology, ecology, geography, chemistry, technology, management and social science to help you understand environmental situations from all perspectives. This course will develop the scientific and technical knowledge and skills required to investigate ecosystems; to understand fundamental environmental patterns and processes; and to address local and global environmental issues. You’ll study the problems we face in understanding our natural environment and living sustainably.
**Key features of the course**
- Investigates the complexities of the natural environment and our different relationships with it
- Explores the problems we face in living sustainably
- Develops your scientific, interpretive and creative thinking skills
- Includes practical fieldwork, which you’ll undertake during two residential schools
- Accredited by The Institution of Environmental Sciences and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Course Details - Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
You’ll start Stage 1 with two 60-credit introductory modules – one with a focus on environment and one with a focus on science.
Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study two 30-credits modules and one 60-credit module.
Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study three 30-credit modules and conclude your degree with a 30-credit project module.
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How to Apply
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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Milton Keynes
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