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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
A Level
There has never been a more important time to study
Environmental Science.
In this A Level you will understand the natural forces which
shape our planet and the ways in which human actions
have affected these processes. From habitat conservation
to climate change mitigation, you will gain vital knowledge
needed to progress into further study or employment in
the ever-expanding Green Economy.
Students who enjoy a multidisciplinary approach to
learning, with a range of practical and academic skills, and
have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet will
find this course engaging and thought provoking.
You will gain an understanding of the physical and biological
environment, as well as exploring topics such as pollution,
climate change and energy. As an environmental scientist
you will develop research skills in the lab, analyse data and
carry out practical fieldwork across four day trips in the local
area.
This course combines well with Geography or Biology and
may also appeal to you if you are taking Politics, Business
or Social Sciences, or if you just want to develop your
understanding of environmental issues.
COURSE CONTENT
• The living environment
• The physical environment
• Energy resources
• Pollution
• Biological resources
• Sustainability
• Research methods
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Plus:
Grade 4 in two GCSE Science subjects,
Grade 4 GCSE Maths
GCSE Geography is useful
assessment
100% exam
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
OTHER INFORMATION
CAREER PATHWAYS
Research and lab skills, teamwork;
quantitative and qualitative analysis
techniques; understanding a range of
environmental issues and their political
context including the climate crisis.
This is a Science A Level, but it is
accessible to a wide range of students.
You can turn your learning into action
by joining the college Climate and
Environment Action Group, and broaden
your learning by attending regular
additional talks and lectures. There are
four days of fieldwork for which there will
be costs of around £70 plus opportunities
for optional overseas trips. Previous
destinations have included North America
and Iceland.
Students go on to degrees in related
subjects such as Earth Sciences,
Sustainable Development, Conservation or
Environmental Science itself. There are a
range of careers in the environmental field
such as conservation, ecology, disaster
management, planning, farming, forestry
and horticulture, water management and
eco-tourism.
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