Bsc Hons Marine Environmental Science With Placement

What you'll study on this BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science degree

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

 

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.

 

Modules

Year 1

 

Core modules in this year include:

 

• Ecology, Plants and Human Impact – 20 credits
• Global Environmental Challenges – 20 credits
• Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography – 20 credits
• Planet Earth – 20 credits
• Quantitative Methods – 20 credits
• Science for Earth Systems – 20 credits
• SEGG Tutorial Programme – 0 credits

 

There are no optional modules in this year.

 

Year 2

 

Core modules in this year include:

 

• Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring – 20 credits
• Marine Organisms and Ecosystems – 20 credits
• Oceanography – 20 credits
• Research, Fieldwork and Professional Skills – 40 credits
• SEGG Tutorial Programme – 0 credits

 

Optional modules in this year include:

 

• Energy Resources and The Science of Zero Carbon – 20 credits
• Environmental Change – 20 credits
• GIS and Remote Sensing – 20 credits
• Introduction to Teaching – 20 credits
• Modern Foreign Language (Institution-wide Language Programme) – 20 credits
• Overseas Study (SEGG) – 60 credits
• Practical Boating Skills – 20 credits
• Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques A – 20 credits
• Scientific and Technical Diving Techniques B – 20 credits

Placement year (optional)

On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry.

 

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

Year 3

 

Core modules in this year include:

 

• Dissertation – 40 credits
• Marine Ecology and Conservation – 20 credits

 

Optional modules in this year include:

 

• Analytical Methods For Earth and Environmental Sciences – 20 credits
• Climate Change – 20 credits
• Conservation Biogeography – 20 credits
• Coastal Recreation - Planning and Management – 20 credits
• Environmental Assessment and Management – 20 credits
• Environmental Pollution and Waste Management – 20 credits
• European Study Tour – 20 credits
• Fisheries and Aquaculture – 20 credits
• Tropical Study Tour – 20 credits

Typical offers

• A levels – ABB–BBC
• UCAS points – 112–128 points, with 32 points from an A level in a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics), or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM
   

English language requirements

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

Tuition fees (2022 start)

 

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students – £9,250 a year (including Transition Scholarship –  may be subject to annual increase)
• International students – £18,300 per year (subject to annual increase)

The world's oceans and seas are one of its most precious and biodiverse resources. Ongoing threats to these marine environments – such as waste dumping, climate change, dredging and overfishing – mean the world needs people with the specialised scientific knowledge to safeguard marine resources for future generations. 

 

This demand is growing too. In the UK alone, the number of jobs in environmental sectors has increased by 91% compared to 2016, and those who work in the environmental field can expect to earn at least 12% above the national average annual wage.