2022/23 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEnv, BSc Environmental Science (International) No longer recruiting from 2023/24

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Normally three A-Levels at grades AAA (or equivalent), including TWO of: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, or Physics. Excludes General Studies.

International Baccalaureate: Normally 35 points overall, with 17 at the Higher Level, to include 5 points in two relevant subjects

Scottish Highers: Normally AAABB with AA in 2 Advanced Highers including two relevant subjects. For non-AH applicants AAAAAA including two relevant subjects

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

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

School of Earth and Environment

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Earth and Environment Examinations Committee

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

ES3 - Earth Science, Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.

Programme specification:

The programme is a variant of the already well established and successful BSc Environmental Science programme (first two years are identical).

This programme is distinct because it is the only UK integrated masters programme in environmental science that has an integrated full year abroad. There are currently only two universities offering integrated masters in environmental science (Sheffield and Southampton), but neither offers the integrated year abroad.

'Progression criteria: Unless extenuating circumstances determine otherwise, the following conditions shall apply. Students are normally expected to maintain an average mark of at least 65 in their 1st year in order to remain on the programme. In addition students will also be expected to maintain an average mark of at least 60 in their 2nd year in order to remain on the programme. If a student fails to maintain these requirements they will be transferred to the BSc equivalent programme. Students who fail the year abroad will automatically revert to the relevant BSc programme and will take the 3rd (final) year of the BSc programme in Leeds.

Transfer arrangements: Students transferring to the MEnv Environmental Science programme from the BSc Environmental Science programme are expected to attain a minimum 60% average in year 1 and year 2, and transfer is conditional upon securing a study abroad place at one of the approved partner Universities. Dropping below 60% in second year with automatically lead to transfer onto a BSc (International) programme.

Criteria for passing the 'Year Abroad': Marks at the overseas institution will be translated into a single Leeds mark (represented by module SOEE9001) according to a formula specific to each partner institution, and defined in the Learning Contract. To pass the year abroad the student will normally have to pass a minimum of 80% of higher level credits. If the student fails the year abroad by failing to gain a minimum of 80% of the required number of credits they will be transferred onto the equivalent BSc/BA programme and will take a 'normal' 3rd year at Leeds.

Rules for Award: At the end of the year abroad, the School receives a transcript from the exchange university showing the grades received for each module. These grades are then converted to Leeds marks using a formula specific to each partner institution and specified in the learning contract. The mark achieved during the year abroad is represented by the module SOEE9001 (120 credits).

The marks for 2nd, 3rd and 4th years are combined in the ratio 1:1:1 or 1:1:2 to achieve the highest average.

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.

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]

Students are allocated to partner universities during the first semester of second year. Allocation is made by the Study Abroad Office.

Compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates studying a full year abroad will take the following compulsory module:

A mark for this module is calculated according to a translation scheme specific to each destination.

Discovery modules:

Year4 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will have to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to select 60 credits from the following list of modules.

Candidates may take other optional modules, subject to timetabling, and approval by their Programme Manager.

Year5 - View timetable

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

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