MSci ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH A YEAR ABROAD
MSCI ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES WITH A YEAR ABROAD
This four-year course will see you cultivate a wide range of skills and knowledge, whilst discovering first-hand how you can make a difference to our world. You will have the opportunity to build a degree that suits your interests, focusing your studies on one theme or constructing a more varied profile as you wish.
Your third year will be spent at one of our partner institutions across the world, giving you a unique opportunity to experience another culture at the same time as broadening your academic and personal horizons. Whether you choose the US, Canada, Europe, Australia or New Zealand, you will study in a department that allows you to explore different aspects of your preferred subject. The chance to examine other countries in the context of your chosen subject is particularly useful in strengthening your employment prospects. You’ll then return to UEA for your fourth year when you will deepen your understanding and work at Masters level.
You’ll also gain important field skills and have the chance to put them into practice on field trips to locations such as Spain, Ireland or Greece, as well as the UK. Upon graduation you will be well equipped to follow one of a wide range of environmental careers or use your skills to pursue other graduate opportunities.
You will be joining one of Europe’s best-respected Environmental Science schools and a degree programme that is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). That means that on graduating, you will be eligible for Associate Membership of the IES, giving you access to networking and professional development opportunities.
After graduating you may choose to progress to aChartered Environmentalist (CEnv)or Chartered Scientist (CSci) status. This will demonstrate to employers your ongoing commitment to developing theknowledge and skills gained in your degree.
Our course is renowned for its quality and teaching excellence. We were ranked in the UK's top 20 for Physical Geography Sciences in the National Student Survey 2019.
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What is the evidence for climate change? How does pollution affect human health and wellbeing? How are international environmental treaties formed? How can we reduce our energy consumption in the western world? What happens inside an erupting volcano? How do we treat these issues differently here and in other countries? If these are the sorts of questions that fascinate you, and if you want to study explore them to a high level with a view to possibly going on to a PhD, this advanced four-year Master’s degree is for you. You will also have the chance to broaden your studies by spending a year studying at one of our partner institutions in Europe, US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
The environment supports all aspects of our daily life but is also the source of some of the most complex and wide-ranging challenges facing human society today. The need for people who can help us respond to these challenges, whether at a global or local scale, has never been greater.

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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.

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Placement Year and Study Abroad
We expect that any travel restrictions will be relaxed by the time you start to prepare to study abroad during your second or third year. You will be provided with timely updates and timetabled briefing sessions to ensure you’re fully prepared for your study abroad journey with UEA. For more information visit UEA Study Abroad.

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After the Course
Employability is embedded in our modules, helping you develop your career and skills throughout your course. We work closely with UEA’s Careers Service to help you meet employers (including alumni), explore career options, speak to industry mentors, and apply for internships, volunteering, and graduate jobs.
Our degrees lead to a range of specialist environmental careers in areas such as sustainable environmental management, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, carbon reduction, catchment management, weather forecasting, geophysics, natural hazard analysis, risk management, and teaching and education.
Career destinations
Examples of careers that you could enter include;
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Environmental consultant
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Land surveyor
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Conservation officer
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Meteorologist
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Waste and recycling manager
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GIS technician

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Assessment for Year 1
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Assessment for Year 2
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Assessment for Year 3
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Assessment for Year 4
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Assessment for Year 1
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Students will be assigned to 20 credits from the following modules. Assignments will be made according to previous Chemistry qualifications.
Assessment for Year 2
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Assessment for Year 3
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Students may only select one further SEM1 or YEAR module in addition to ENV-7026Y, plus a summer field course if desired (Options Range C). This is to ensure sufficient Research Training Project work in SEM1.
Assessment for Year 4
We will use various assessment methods across the different modules, contributing in various proportions towards your overall module mark.
Coursework assessment methods include essays, projects, class tests, problem sheets, laboratory reports, field exercises, seminars, presentations, posters and blogs. We also use formative assessment throughout each module so that you can gain feedback on your skills and understanding before completing summative work.
All module credits contribute equally towards the mark for the year, and years 2, 3 and 4 are weighted 20:30:50 to determine your final degree mark.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.Entry Requirements
A Levels
ABB or BBB with an A in the Extended Project, including one from Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. Science A-Levels must include a pass in the practical element.BTEC
DDM in Applied Science, Applied Science (Medical Science), Environmental Sustainability or Countryside Management. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services, BTEC Business Administration and BTEC Forensic Science.Scottish highers
AAABB including grade A in one from Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.Scottish highers advanced
BCC including one from Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.Irish leaving certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 including one from Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.Access course
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3, including 12 Level 3 credits in either Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.European Baccalaureate
75% overall including 70% in one from Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics.International Baccalaureate
32 points including Higher Level 5 in either Geography, Mathematics, Economics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.GCSE offer
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
Additional entry requirements
General Studies and Critical Thinking A levels are not accepted.
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes:
Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year
If you do not meet the academic and or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
International Foundation in Pharmacy, Health and Life Sciences
Alternative Qualifications
UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.
Students for whom english is a foreign language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Track. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
Gap year
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

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Fees and Funding
Undergraduate University Fees and Financial Support
Tuition Fees
Information on tuition fees can be found here:
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds.
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course related costs
Field courses are an important part of our teaching. We fully subsidise the cost of your first year local field course – the others are 50% subsidised and carry a cost of around £250-£900 depending on destination and duration. These costs cover a contribution to accommodation, meals and transport. You can find details for individual field courses in the module information.
You are eligible for reduced fees during the year abroad. Further details are available on our Tuition Fee website.
There will be extra costs related to items such as your travel and accommodation during your year abroad, which will vary depending on location.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.

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How to apply
Applications need to be made via the Universities Colleges and Admissions Services (UCAS), using the UCAS Apply option.
UCAS Apply is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time Undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. It is made up of different sections that you need to complete. Your application does not have to be completed all at once. The application allows you to leave a section partially completed so you can return to it later and add to or edit any information you have entered. Once your application is complete, it is sent to UCAS so that they can process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.
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