BSc (Honours) Environmental Science

at Sheffield Hallam University

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

 

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1

Module	Credits
Environmental Protection	20
Fieldwork And Professional Skills In Environmental Science	20
Introduction To Environmental Science	20
Life On Earth	20
Planet Earth	20

 

 

Module	Credits
Development And Sustainability	20
Foreign Language	20

 

 

Year 2

Module	Credits
International Field Work	20
Professional Experience	20
Research Methods In Environmental, Geographical And Social Sciences	20

 

 

Module	Credits
Conservation Ecology	20
Energy, Waste And Resources	20
Fluvial Geomorphology And Hydrology	20
Foreign Language	20
Geographical Information Systems	20
Glaciers And Glaciation	20
Outdoor Learning: Nature, Culture And Society	20
Sustainable Settlements	20

 

 

Year 3

Module
Placement

 

 

Final year

 

Module	Credits
Dissertation (Geography, Environment And Planning)	40

 

 

Module	Credits
Advanced Field Research	20
Advanced Gis	20
Atmospheric And Water Quality	20
Conservation And Habitat Management	20
Contaminated Land And Remediation	20
Environmental Hazards	20
Environmental Impact Assessment & Management Systems	20
Foreign Language	20
Past Environmental Change	20
People And The Natural Environment	20

UCAS points

• 112
• This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
• BBC at A Level.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
• You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

 

GCSE

 

• English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4
• Mathematics at grade C or 4
• Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
• If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
• We may consider advanced entry HND/HNC students for direct entry to year two.

 

We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.

 

Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

 

† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. 

 

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

This course prepares you for a wide range of careers in areas including:

• environmental and ecological consultancies
• water, energy and other utility companies
• geographical information systems (GIS)
• local and national government
• international organisations
• education
• further study and research

 

Recent graduates have successfully gained employment in specific roles such as:

• ecological consultant
• environmental advisor
• environmental sustainability manager
• geo-environmental consultant
• geography teacher
• graduate environmental consultant
• graduate GIS consultant
• green Infrastructure and biodiversity consultant
• health and safety consultant
• hydrologist
• planning and development officer
• recycling officer
• self-employed digital marketing consultant
• strategic drainage planner
• sustainability consultant