2020/21 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Environmental Science

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate: Normally 34 points overall, with 16 at the Higher Level, to include 5 points in two relevant subjects, one of which must Mathematics or a science subject.

Scottish Highers: Normally AABBB with BB in two Advanced Highers including two relevant subjects. For non-AH applicants AABBBB including two relevant subjects


Other Qualifications (Access to HE Diploma, BTEC etc):
- Please refer to our website http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk
- Or email admissions@see.leeds.ac.uk

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of the Environment

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of the Environment

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies

Programme specification:

WHY?
Understanding of the scientific processes leading to global environmental problems, and of potential sustainable solutions to these problems, requires interdisciplinary analysis of environmental systems and related human impacts. It is vital for improved environmental management that environmental scientists provide clear input from environmental monitoring and from theories and models of environmental change.

WHAT?
This programme is designed to provide flexible opportunities for interdisciplinary investigation of environmental problems affecting different environmental systems both locally and globally. This involves a balance of both theory and practice of environmental science.
This programme is designed to:
- develop a broad understanding of the principles and methods of natural and social sciences as applied to environmental science issues;
- provide opportunities for detailed analysis of contemporary theories of environmental system functioning, and their implications to environmental monitoring frameworks;
- develop research skills to enable acquisition, interpretation and analysis of fieldwork, experimental and theoretical information to applied environmental science problems;
- provide practical problem-solving experience of using environmental monitoring techniques, analysing data and communicating findings in a variety of forms.

HOW?
On completion of the programme students should be able to:
- understand the functioning of terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric environmental systems;
- assess the impact of human interventions on environmental systems in leading to a range of environmental problems;
- display hands-on experience of identifying environmental problems and their causes, to become flexible, competent environmental analysts and decision-makers;
- undertake individual research on an environmental problem and contribute to in-depth analysis of an environmental issue.
In addition, students should be able to demonstrate a broad range of transferable graduate key skills including: intellectual; practical, laboratory and fieldwork; communication; numeracy and C⁢ interpersonal/teamwork; self management and professional development.

WHO?
The programme is suitable for students with a background in any scientific disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Maths, and/or Physics. An interest in environmental issues and a desire to improve knowledge of global environments is paramount.
Graduates of the programme are well suited to careers with public or private environmental organisations, in the wider graduate employment market and for further research or academic study in a range of affiliated environmental disciplines.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules.

Optional modules:

- Candidates who DO NOT have A level Maths grade A-C (or equivalent) are required to register for SOEE1481. Those DO who have A level Maths grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1481.
- Candidates who DO NOT have A level Physics grade A-C (or equivalent) are required to register for SOEE1541. Those DO who have A level Physics grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1541.
- Candidates who DO NOT have A level Chemistry grade A-C (or equivalent) are required to register for SOEE1135. Those DO who have A level Chemistry grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1135.
- Candidates who DO who have A level Maths grade A-C are not permitted to register for SOEE1486.
- SOEE1481, SOEE1541 and SOEE1541 are Pass for Progression

Candidates not required to take some or all of SOEE1481, SOEE1541 and SOEE1135 should choose from the following options and/or Discovery modules to make their credits up to 120.

Students with Pure or Further Maths at A level will need to discuss enrolment onto SOEE1302 and should consult the Programme and Module Leaders for advice.

Discovery modules:

Candidates can select from the optional modules or Discovery modules to make up their credits for the year to 120.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to select 40 credits which may be from the recommended pathways listed or alternatively choose a combination of modules from these pathways.

Applied Environmental Science Pathway

Earth System Science Pathway

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits of Discovery modules.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to select modules from the list below to make up their remaining credits to 120.

'Skills' modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the first block of 'Skills' modules.
Students on the 'Environmental Management' pathway cannot take SOEE3190 Earth Observations from Space

1. 'Earth' Pathway:

2. 'Atmosphere' Pathway:

3. 'Water' Pathway:

4. 'Bio' Pathway:

5. 'Environmental Management' Pathway:

Discovery modules:

Last updated: 28/05/2021 09:04:11

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