This course includes two placements carried out during the summer vacations within a three year degree.
Our global temperature has increased to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. What is the impact of this and what will happen if it continues to rise? Studying Environmental Sciences at Brunel will give you the foundation you need to pursue a career that makes a difference to our planet.
At Brunel you’ll develop your scientific skills in the classroom, laboratory and through field work. You’ll attend residential field trips in the UK and abroad. Our current trips take students to Dorset and Tenerife.
Your first year will bring together many different disciplines. You’ll use physical, chemical and biological knowledge to develop an understanding of the Earth’s environment.
Your course is based on the 15 “most wanted skills” identified from a national employer’s survey by the Natural Environment Research Council. This means that in addition to studying scientific topics, you’ll learn to use computer programs such as GIS, you’ll perform data analysis and be trained in areas such as public engagement, communication, leadership and teamwork.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
- Biological Processes
- The Biosphere and Ecology
- Earth System Science
- Environmental Chemistry
- Leadership for Sustainability I
- Natural Environments Case Studies
- Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork I
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Anthropocene Case Studies
- Climate Change
- Ecosystem Stressors
- Environmental Pollution
- Leadership for Sustainability II
- Research Skills, GIS and Fieldwork II
- The Sustainability Challenge
Optional modules
- Environmental Health
- Introduction to Construction Materials and Sustainable Construction
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- Environmental Governance
- Individual Project
- Planetary Health Case Studies
- Sustainable Development
Optional modules
- Ecological Public Health
- Nature-based Climate Solutions
- Pollution Solutions
- Sustainable Construction
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development
Your placement will be completed during the summer vacations between years 1 and 2 and between years 2 and 3 (there is no need for an extra year in the programme duration).
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment will take the form of written coursework, presentations, written exams, online exams and laboratory and field based assignments.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Environmental Sciences, Institute of
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:
F854
Institution code:
B84
Campus Name:
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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
in any subject and an A level Grade B
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma Science, Engineering or Environmental Science with 45 credits at Level 3.
in any subject
in any subject with 2 A Levels at grade BC
in any subject with A level grade B
in any subject with A level grade B
in any subject
in any subject
in any subject with A levels grade BC
in any subject with A levels grade BC
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
51.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
