Environmental issues – such as habitat loss, water pollution and climate change – pose a serious threat to the long-term existence of life on Earth. There are plenty of small ways all of us can help prevent and reverse the damage done to our planet, but if you want to help lead the charge against climate change, learn a skill set that's in demand globally, and secure a rewarding career, this BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management dual degree is the perfect next step. You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, getting a global perspective in how the environment is changing and the steps we need to take to reverse this change. You'll develop vital lab experience assessing water quality and analysing pollutants, and put your research skills to work on practical field trips. By completing modules on topics such as energy resources, environmental impact and assessment, pollution, and aboriginal perspectives on the environment, you'll get a detailed global overview of the problems facing our environment, and the means to start solving them. When you graduate you'll have a suite of environmental science skills, and a wealth of practical experience in applying them, making you an ideal candidate for many roles in the environmental sector. Your experience of international study and other cultures will make you a particularly attractive employment prospect. **Location - Portsmouth and Perth, Australia** You'll be based in Portsmouth in years 1 and 2, and for 6 months at the end of the course. You'll spend year 3 in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University. You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia. **Dual degrees** This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree). When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees: - BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management from the University of Portsmouth - BSc Environmental Science from Edith Cowan University Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years. **What you'll experience** On this course, you'll: - Get practical experience in our environmental labs, using the techniques employed by the world's leading environmental researchers - Apply what you learn in field trips – from Somerset to Malta – collecting field and data samples in many different cultures, habitats and climates - Spend 1 year studying at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Western Australia - Develop your leadership and team-working skills by working on group projects in the field and in the lab - Have the opportunity to learn a language and earn credit towards your degree as part of the University's Institution-Wide Learning Programme - Work alongside active research staff in the UK and Australia, and study alongside BA and BSc Geography students, gaining valuable experience and perspective from another scientific discipline - Graduate with a BSc Environmental Science from ECU alongside your BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management from the University of Portsmouth Facilities and equipment you'll use includes: - Geographical Information System (GIS) and photogrammetry labs and Laser survey technology – software and technology that's fundamental to surveying and environmental work - Plasma spectrometry and electron microscopy – for studying the chemical composition and structure of samples gathered from the field - Environmental simulation cabinet – a controlled laboratory environment that simulates different environmental conditions - Analytical instruments such as nutrient auto-analysers, fluorometers and ICP-OES - for biogeochemical testing of water and sediments

Year 1 (at Portsmouth) Core modules - Ecology, Plants and Human Impact - Global Environmental Challenges - Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography - Planet Earth - Quantitative Methods - Science for Earth Systems There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 (at Portsmouth) Core modules - Research, Fieldwork and Professional Skills Optional modules - Energy Resources - Environmental Change - Introduction to Teaching - Sustainable Environmental Management - Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques A - Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques B - Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring - Hydrology and Geoenvironmental Risk - River Processes Year 3 (at Edith Cowan University) Core modules - Australian Biota - Geographical Information Systems - Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment - Sustainable Water - Soil and Land Processes - Ecological Restoration - Marine and Freshwater Processes - Environmental Management and Sustainability There are no optional modules in this year. Year 4 (at Portsmouth - 6 months) Core modules - Dissertation Optional modules - Environmental Auditing and Assessment - Hazardscapes - Environmental Pollution and Waste Management

You'll be assessed through: - Field work - Lab notebook recordings - Scientific reports - Site surveys - Computer-based exercises - Oral presentations (individual and group) - Essays (coursework and under exam conditions) - Posters You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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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.

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Institution code: P80

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IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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**Travel, accommodation and living costs in year 3** You'll need to cover your living costs and pay additional costs of £3,000–£4,000 to cover travel to and from Australia in year 3. You can cover these costs using a UK Government student loan. The Edith Cowan University website has information on your accommodation options.

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