Kingston University London
Course Introduction
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– You’ll put theory into practice through fieldwork in the UK and overseas. Throughout the course, we’ll encourage you to apply your studies to real-life work situations.
– There is the opportunity for a year’s paid work placement where you’ll get valuable experience in an environmental field, helping to boost your employability.
– An independent research project will reflect your own environmental science interests and help you build towards your career.
**About this course**
Are you interested in seeking sustainable solutions to environmental challenges such as climate change, development pressures, resource use and environmental pollution? If so, this course is ideal.
This course is highly practical. You’ll gain the skills to investigate, monitor, evaluate and understand environmental systems and to predict and respond to environmental challenges.
Course Modules
Please note that this is and indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 0 - Foundation core modules: CX3005 - Computer programming, SX3006 - Mathematics For Science, SX3001 - Scientific Investigation & Skills.
Year 0 - Foundation optional modules: SX3002 - Biology, SX3003 - Chemistry, CX3001 - Technical Investigation & Skills, CX3002 - Mathematics for Computing, CX3003 - Mathematics, CX3004 -Computer Systems, SX3007 - Environment Science & Geography, SX3005 - Sport Science.
Year 1: GG4020 - Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis, GG4080 - Introduction to Physical Geography and Environmental Hazards, GG4030 - Understanding the Environment, GG4090 - Research and Fieldwork Methods.
Year 2: GG5155 -Cartography, Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, GG5400 - Design and Management of Environmental Projects, GG5180 - Ecology and Conservation, GG5020 -Land, Water and the Environment, GG5155 -Cartography, Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, GG5140 - Disaster Risk Reduction, GG5190 - Geomorphology and Geophysical Hazards.
Year 3: GG6140 - GIS: Transforming Geography and Environment, GG6080 - Land and Water Resources Management, GG6070 - The Challenge of Climate Change, GG6400 - Research Project, GG6130 - Disaster Management.
Start Date:
09/2020
| Duration & Attendance | Qualification | Tuition fees | Fee type |
|---|---|---|---|
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4 years Full Time |
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons) | £9,250 | Home Fees |
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4 years Full Time |
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons) | £9,250 | European Fees |