Overview

Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary field that seeks to understand the interrelationships between air, land, water, plants, animals and human society. This understanding is essential to develop successful management strategies and address the challenges arising from interactions between humans and their environment. You will develop capacity in scientific method, knowledge, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

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Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of the natural environment in biological, physical and social contexts
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Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and core concepts of ecology, atmospheric science, land and water management with an emphasis on integrating the effect of anthropogenic/societal influences
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply the principles and concepts of environmental science to address issues at a local, national, and international level
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Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of global climate change and its current and projected impacts on the environment
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Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including: Creativity in defining and resolving scientific problems
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Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including rigor in designing and planning an investigation
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Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including rigorous collection, recording and treatment of data
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Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including: Demonstration of skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis
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Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including: Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating the capacity for efficient and effective communication of scientific data, information and arguments to scientific peer groups and the broader community
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Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication, including: Demonstrated capacity for self-management and organisation
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Demonstrate a range of key field and laboratory skills in the ecological and environmental sciences, with a focus on the environment. These include: Ability to identify key environmental processes
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Ability to set up and use key field and laboratory equipment including microscopes
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Ability to collect and analyse physical environmental samples
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Ability to critically review and interpret scientific information
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Ability to develop scientific hypothesis
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Provide evidence of ethical behaviour including: A demonstrated understanding of the ethics of science (including in field, laboratory and professional settings)
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Provide evidence of ethical behaviour including: Demonstrated academic and scholarly integrity
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Capacity to apply knowledge and skills in a global and regional context
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Demonstrated appreciation of different intellectual outputs and how they are used/understood by different disciplines
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Demonstrated that environmental science is a discipline that impacts on, and is influenced by, other scientific fields
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Demonstrating that the environment and its management plays an essential role in society and underpins many industrial, technological advances
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Demonstrating a capacity to work under supervision and autonomously
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Working effectively in team environments, including teams with intercultural and interdisciplinary diversity
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Demonstrated capacity for critical reflection, including the capacity for lifelong learning

Professional outcomes

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Research areas

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences