Environmental Science (BSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Course structure
The programme starts with foundation modules in ecology, geography and geology, and moves on to more advanced modules that allow you to explore chosen topics in greater depth.
Years 1 and 2
Foundation modules in:
- Global Environmental Issues
- Humans and the Environment
- Introductory Geology
- Ecological Communities
- Environmental Processes
- Methods, Analysis and Techniques.
Years 3 and 4
A choice of option modules, including:
- Applied Hydrology
- Coastal Processes and Management
- Conservation – People, Policy and Practice
- Earth History
- Ecological Survey and Monitoring
- Environmental Interpretation
- Environmental Modelling
- Principles of Geographical Information Systems
- Remote Sensing and Image Processing
- Species and Population.
Modules taught by other departments may also be available.
You will undertake an independent research project in Years 3 and 4.
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Study resources
We offer student support and have a range of research resources.
- Further study opportunities
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Careers information
Graduates go on to careers in countryside management, conservation, environmental education, tourism, planning and policy-making.
- To speak to an independent careers advisor, booking onto one of our Future Focus — Careers Workshops
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- We suggest you apply as early as possible.
- Interviews by arrangement.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below. - Our Application Workshop will give you an overview of what Birkbeck looks for in an undergraduate degree application and includes practical writing exercises to help you write a more effective personal statement
- Application deadlines and interviews
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Key information set
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Welcome to Birkbeck, London's evening university: Number 1 in London for teaching and student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2012).
Birkbeck specialises in part-time, evening study. The Key Information Set has been developed for full-time, daytime courses. We are providing some additional information about our evening courses to help you make an informed choice.
Fees:
The Key Information Set (KIS) for this degree course shows the annual fee for a 3-year, full-time degree. This is a 4-year, part-time evening degree and the annual fee is lower than the fee shown in the KIS. See 'Fees and funding' in the left hand menu for the correct fee for this course.Years of study:
The KIS presents all degrees as 3-year courses. Birkbeck's standard part-time, evening degree is a 4-year course.
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