BSc (Hons) Earth and Environmental Science (Placement Year)

The Earth and Environmental Science with Placement Year (BSc Hons) at Lancaster University offers a rich mix of physical geography, geology, and environmental science, ideal for students who have broad interests within the Earth Sciences and enjoy fieldwork. This course encourages students to delve into our living planet's inter-connected systems, consider urgent global issues, and become adept at addressing future challenges.Course Content: The course provides skills in crucial scientific techniques for understanding Earth systems and processes. The first year gives a foundational understanding of Earth and Environmental Sciences and introduces essential scientific skills. The second-year develops more specialist knowledge and introduces the principles of research in Earth and Environmental Sciences. The final year includes a research dissertation and a host of advanced subjects, further developing specialist themes that may include aspects of physical geography, geology, palaeontology, and environmental science.Key Modules: Not explicitly mentioned.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Geological Society of London, providing a pathway to becoming a Chartered Geologist or Chartered Scientist.Future Careers: Graduates from this course may work in various sectors like minerals and mining, energy, environmental consultancies, government agencies, and academia. Graduates also equipped to continue on to further study with a sound theoretical and practical understanding of earth and environmental science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.