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BSc ( Hons ) Environmental Science
UCAS code F900
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , to include an A level in a Science subject *, or equivalent , BTEC : DDM-DMM , Tariff points : 112-128 points , with 32 points from an A level in a Science subject *, or equivalent .* Science subject : Biology , Chemistry , Environmental Science / Studies , Geography , Geology , Mathematics or Physics .
Accredited course
Institution of Environmental Sciences ( IES )
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What ' s this course about ?
● Examine the physical and social aspects of environmental issues
● Develop practical skills to carry out your own environmental research
● Learn about the challenges the planet faces – from climate change to energy and water security
● Gain the skills and knowledge to understand these challenges and help build a greener , more sustainable world
Example placements
● Leap Environmental
● Enitial
● Chemex
Example topics
● Ecology , plants and human impact
● Climate change
● Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) and remote sensing
● Environmental auditing and assessment
● Environmental pollution and waste management
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Course highlights
● Experience a range of different environments with study trips in the UK , Europe and tropical locations
● Gain valuable handson experience in our environmental labs , using the same techniques as leading environmental researchers , including plasma spectrometry and electron microscopy
● Benefit from our coastal location , with marine excursions and the option to learn scientific and technical diving in a PADI-certified module
Future opportunities Gaining your course accreditation is the first important step towards professional Chartership . Our graduates go on to work in areas such as environmental consultancy , pollution monitoring , control and assessment , as well as research , conservation , planning and addressing the sustainability agenda .
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‘ I really enjoyed the open days and liked the small city . The course I chose had all the modules that I wanted and I really wanted to live by the sea ; I really make the most of that when I ’ m here . ’
Rachel Archer
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BSc ( Hons ) Geography
UCAS code F800
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
Royal Geographical Society
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What ' s this course about ?
● Deepen your understanding of the world around us
● Explore the natural environment , how it was formed , what threatens it and how it can be protected
● Engage in pressing issues including environmental sustainability , climate change and landscape change
● Enjoy a skills-focused , research-led curriculum taught by expert geographers and environmental scientists
Example placements
● The Environment Agency
● Natural England
● The Solent Forum
Example topics
● GIS and remote sensing
● Cold environments
● Conservation biogeography
● Society and place
● Glaciers and glaciation
● Climate change
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Course highlights
● Research trips to sites across the UK , and in Finland , Ireland , Malta , Uganda and the USA
● Process and analyse live data from our on-site automatic weather station
● Learn the latest analytical and measurement techniques in our advanced physical and meteorological laboratories
● Gain hands-on experience with access to laser survey technology and aerial drones , plus Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) and photogrammetry equipment
Future opportunities
This course opens up a range of careers including those in environmental management , business management , public services , local and central government , voluntary sector and NGOs , and teaching . Our graduates have also pursued careers working for environmental consultancies , the Environment Agency and Ordnance Survey .
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‘ My experience at Portsmouth has truly been invaluable . The best thing I have encountered whilst studying has definitely been the relationships I have developed with my lecturers . The quality of teaching has been incredible and genuinely enjoyable ! As someone who struggles with mental health difficulties , the department have always been supportive and completely understanding . I have felt cared for ; this is something I would not have imagined feeling at university . ’
Nadege Khedan- Burgoine
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BA ( Hons ) Geography
UCAS code L700
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
Royal Geographical Society
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What ' s this course about ?
● Explore the relationship between human society and our planet
● Focus on key issues including environmental sustainability , cities and urbanisation , and the social and economic wellbeing of human populations
● Enjoy a skills-focused , research-led curriculum taught by expert geographers and environmental scientists
Example placements
● The Environment Agency
● Natural England
● The Solent Forum
Example topics
● Global environmental challenges
● Sustainable environmental management
● Creative economy , people and place
● Geographies of health and urban wellbeing
● Climate change
● Environment and development
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Course highlights
● Gain hands-on experience with extensive fieldwork throughout the course
● Explore real-world issues and gain additional insight from external speakers
● Discover cities like Berlin and Barcelona on fieldtrips
● Opportunity for study trips focusing on topics like sustainable tourism , heritage conservation and natural resource use
Future opportunities
You ’ ll develop research , problem-solving and IT skills that are sought after by employers in a range of sectors . Our graduates have pursued careers in environmental management , business management , public services , education , academia and IT .
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‘ Here at Portsmouth it ’ s not just about being in a lecture , it ’ s about going out there and experiencing sometimes quite extreme environments and that ’ s best exemplified by our fieldtrips . You get to see where global warming is happening now , very rapidly . ’
Mark Hardiman , Course Leader
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BSc ( Hons ) Marine Environmental Science
UCAS code F912
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBC , to include an A level in a Science subject *, or equivalent , BTEC : DDM-DMM , Tariff points : 112- 128 points , with 32 points from an A level in a Science subject *, or equivalent . * Science subject : Biology , Chemistry , Environmental Science / Studies , Geography , Geology , Mathematics or Physics .
Accredited course
Institution of Environmental Sciences ( IES )
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What ' s this course about ?
● Gain in-depth understanding of the physical , chemical and biological aspects of marine environments
● Understand the pressures and challenges the marine environment faces , from biodiversity loss to climate change
● Learn about conservation efforts and techniques required to protect these important ecosystems
● Develop key academic and practical skills as a marine environmental scientist
Example placements
● Dover Harbour Board
● Portsmouth Waters
Example topics
● Ecology , plants and human impact
● Global environmental challenges
● Marine ecology and oceanography
● Marine organisms and ecosystems
● Environmental change
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Course highlights
● Benefit from our location by spending time working in the marine environment of the Solent
● Enjoy learning outside of the lab with fieldtrips to several UK locations and Malta
● Opportunity to study marine and terrestrial ecology in a European or tropical location
● Qualify in Scientific and Technical Diving in a PADIcertified module
● Gain associate membership to the Institution of Environmental Sciences ( IES ) on graduation
‘ Frequent fieldtrips to places such as Somerset , create an exciting learning experience and provide the ability to practise what is learned in lectures alongside preparing for a career in the industry . ’
Lucy White
Future opportunities
With ongoing threats to our natural environment , your specialised scientific knowledge means you ’ ll have plenty of job opportunities . Our graduates are working in areas such as marine environmental consultancy , marine conservation , coastal management and underwater exploration and conservation . A significant number of our graduates also go on to postgraduate study .
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