Environmental Earth Science Degree
Envrionmental Earth Science Degree - 3 year Degree Scheme (F640)
Environmental Earth Science Degree
If you're interested in the Earth's physical environment, and the impact that human civilisation has had upon it, then you will find the Environmental Earth Science Degree an exciting and rewarding programme.
In the Aberyswyth Environmental Earth Science Degree you will study Planet Earth as a unified system, exploring the interactions between Earth's atmosphere, its surface, and its geological structure. You then apply your understanding of these processes to addressing environmental issues, such as climatic change, pollution, ground water and water supply, natural hazards, resource exploitation and conservation.
The Environmental Earth Science Degree is taught by enthusiastic staff with wide international research experience, so you can be assured of learning about the latest developments in the subject. There are fantastic opportunities for fieldwork: in the beautiful countryside around Aberystwyth, as well as in other parts of the UK and other countries. Environmental Earth Science was graded 'Excellent' in the last Teaching Quality Assessment, and is designed within a modular framework that provides you with a stimulating, student-focused experience
We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or any of the other Physical Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Offers may also be made to candidates with alternative qualifications who can provide evidence of interest and experience in Environmental Earth Science. Applications are also welcome from mature students. We encourage you to visit the University, either on one of the University-wide University Open Days or during a Departmental Visiting Day. .
Environmental Earth Science Degree year 1
In Year 1 you acquire a broad knowledge base and new skills, which provide the foundation for your degree in Environmental Earth Science. Modules include:
- Environmental Issues;
- Global Ecology;
- Environmental Change
- Dynamic Earth.
Years 2+3
The Environmental Earth Science degree is structured in a progressive manner, so that, the foundation having been laid in Year 1, Year 2 is principally devoted to learning new techniques, while in Year 3 you have the opportunity of applying these techniques to solving problems of an environmental earth science nature. In the second and third years, you take modules that consider Earth Resources and Materials, and Environmental Geochemistry.
Then you can chose to follow interests in one of several pathways:
- Geoscience and Environmental Issues;
- Quaternary Environmental Change;
- River Systems and Hydrology;
- Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology;
- Environmental Hazards.
Fieldwork and Opportunities to Travel
Aberystwyth lies on the beautiful rugged coastline of Cardigan Bay, surrounded by rolling hills and moorland, while the dramatic peaks of Snowdonia are within easy reach of the town. The region is a classic one for the study of geology and physical geography, and we make full use of these local opportunities for fieldwork. In addition, there is a one-week residential field-course in each year - usually at Easter. Current destinations are North Wales in the first year, south-west England in the second year, and south-east Ireland in the third year.
Environmental Earth Science Facilities
Our facilities for teaching and research are excellent. In addition to well-appointed lecture rooms, three major laboratories are used for undergraduate teaching. Two well-equipped computing laboratories are available, and other laboratories are equipped for mapping, environmental modelling, remote sensing, water and sediment analysis, rock specimen and thinsection analysis, using state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, the field stores are well-stocked with a range of survey and sampling equipment and are available for undergraduate use.
Career Opportunities
Your degree in Environmental Earth Science opens up a wealth of career opportunities which is certain to continue to grow in the near and medium-term future. In the public services, but also increasingly in the commercial sector, consideration of environmental impact has become a vital part of policy making, strategic planning and day to day activity. You will have acquired a wide range of the skills and knowledge that employers are increasingly seeking. In addition, many students go on to higher degrees, such as vocational Masters courses in the fields of Geology, Computing or Environmental Science.
Available with:
BSc
Education - F6X3