Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: 6.5 IELTS or equivalent English qualification. A level: Grades ABC. Two AS-levels of equivalent grade are accepted in place of one A-level. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: English Language, Mathematics and Science at grades C or above. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: A minimum of 32 points with at least 16 at higher level including two sciences at higher level. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Academic titleBSc Environmental Studies
Course descriptionCourse description Environmental Studies is the branch of science and social science that deals with the relationship between humans and their environment. It is both a practical and theoretical subject. It integrates and applies a number of scientific disciplines to problems of immense economic and social importance that relate to the long-term maintenance and sustainability of ecosystems and the management of raw materials and fuels.
You study core science subjects that underpin key environmental issues, such as chemistry, biology and earth science. You also study social science course units (in areas such as Policy & Planning, Regulation, and Economics) to help you understand how these are critical to future environmental developments.
There is a significant amount of flexibility and choice from a wide range of course units within specialist pathways and our collaborating Schools (for example Geography, Planning and landscape).
Special features
As a student on BSc (Hons) Environmental Studies you will benefit from the research environment of the School which is supported by links with the Greater Manchester Geological Unit, the Co-operative Bank National Centre for Business & Ecology, Sustainability Northwest and two University-directed commercial companies, Intelisys Ltd and Mineral Solutions Ltd.
All accommodation and transport costs on compulsory school-led field trips are met by the University.