Environmental Studies A Level
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Environmental Studies A Level - Barnstaple, DevonLevel 3
Course code: FTB014
School of Humanities & Science
The Programme
If you loved Geography or Biology at GCSE, then this is the course for you! Environmental Studies is a stimulating course that will develop your skills in the analysis and solution of complex real world problems. You will study the interaction of humans and the environment. You will engage with how the study of science contributes to our understanding of the wider world. At AS Level there are two modules. Module one looks at how the other living things on the planet are threatened by human activities and how they can be protected. Mod…
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Level 3 Apply for this course
Course code: FTB014
School of Humanities & Science
The Programme
If you loved Geography or Biology at GCSE, then this is the
course for you! Environmental Studies is a stimulating course that
will develop your skills in the analysis and solution of complex
real world problems. You will study the interaction of humans and
the environment. You will engage with how the study of science
contributes to our understanding of the wider world. At AS Level
there are two modules. Module one looks at how the other living
things on the planet are threatened by human activities and how
they can be protected. Module two looks at the issues around global
warming, water resources and supplying the world with building
materials and metals.
The A2 Level course (year two) has two modules. Module one looks at
how farming, fishing and forestry supply our growing needs and
cause us problems. Module two studies the global effects of energy
supply and the origin, movement and effects of pollutants and
waste. The whole course is over viewed with respect to
sustainability: how can a finite world supply a growing
population?
The Programme Content
Is global warming destroying our crops and flooding our towns
and cities?
Is our drinking water polluted with pesticides?
Will GM food kill us or feed the world?
Why is farmed fish pumped full of poisons?
Why is the tiger threatened with extinction?
Every time you open the newspaper or put on the television you are
told that some new environmental crisis is upon us. AS
Environmental Studies takes a more reasoned look at the causes and
solution to today's environmental problems and conflicts. It is
designed to help you make an informed judgement about these issues.
The subject is delivered in two modules. A benefit of this modular
system is that there are modular examinations in January, so you do
not need to remember everything for one terminal examination.
Unit 1:
Does it matter that 1/4 of all species are endangered?
Do we need so many flies?
Why is rhino horn worth more than gold?
The first unit takes a very practical look at the Biosphere, i.e.
big scale biology. Th
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Additional Science, Maths and English Language. A grade B at Additional Science is recommended but is not essential.
Costs
There are field trips throughout the two years which are not compulsory but are highly recommended. They cost between £3 and £22 each. You must buy a copy of the textbook at a cost of £25.
Venue
Barnstaple, Main Site
Progression
There are many Environmental Science degrees and Higher National Diplomas. People with degrees in this subject often go on to work for The Environment Agency, nature conservation organisations, local government, education and private industry. Careers in the environmental sector is set to continue expanding and the choice is vast; wildlife conservationist to waste manager to hydrologist to sustainability officer to forester.
Length of Study
AS Level one year, A Level two years.
Academic Year
This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.
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