University of Dundee
University of Dundee

University of Dundee

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Environmental Science and Geography

Study detals

: Bachelor's degree : MA (Hons) Environmental Science and Geography : Full time : 36 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS Academic

  • Overall 6.0
  • Writing 6.0
  • Listening 5.5
  • Reading 5.5
  • Speaking 5.5

We also accept other English language qualifications. (TOEFEL iBT, Trinity ISE, LANGUAGECERT Academic..)

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

Pre-sessional English for international students. If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE CCC

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2)

The essential subjects are Mathematics + another Science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology or Computing Science) - A-level, GCE ABB

IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma

Study for 4 years (start at Level 1) - 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Study for 3 years (start at Level 2) - 32 points, including 6, 5, 5 at higher level

Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level

Speciality

International College Dundee

If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.

Pathways Available - International Stage One

Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than 5% per year for the length of your course.

Additional information

Degree Overview

Analyse and understand major challenges facing the world, and develop creative skills in problem solving, presentation, and communication.

The MA version of this course also allows you to study modules from other subjects such as History, English, Philosophy, and Politics.

You will focus on topical and relevant issues such as climate change, pollution of land and water and the management of natural resources.

In Environmental Science, you will gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the large-scale challenges facing human existence on earth.

In Geography you will study both social and physical sciences across three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.

You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips, and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.

Our course covers areas including:

hydrology
remote sensing
geology
geomorphology
oceanography and physics
environmental planning and management
life sciences including chemistry and biology
Laboratories, field equipment, and specialist software like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and R-statistics will support your learning.

The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.

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