BA(Hons) Environmental Biology and Education 
Awarded by the University of Brighton
Summary
- Only course of its kind in the UK.
- Relevant degree to meet the demands of the green agenda.
- Practical course led by research-active staff.
- Based at the University Centre Hastings, with small class sizes and personal support.
- Relevant skills offer wide employment opportunities.
The environment is the biggest issue of the twenty-first century - it links to every aspect of your life. If you are really interested in green issues including biodiversity, sustainability, ecology and climate change, and want to make a difference, then this could be the course for you.
Few courses offer the opportunity to share the studying of environmental issues with education in a joint honours degree. We are the only university in the UK to offer Environmental Biology with Education. With this course, you'll be able to apply what you learn in the real world in a range of interesting careers. You will understand how to effectively communicate complex issues to a wide audience, so that they will learn from you.
This course will take place at University Centre Hastings. All lecturers on this course are research-active and are leaders in the field of environmental studies and education.
And with University Centre Hastings, you will get the support you need, with small class sizes and personal support.
Course structure
The course is delivered through seminars and lectures. Assessment is through both course work and exams. In your second year students have the opportunity of carrying out a placement. Their tutor helps them find an appropriate work placement matching an area of personal interest.
Areas of study
The environmental biology strand focuses on the key themes of biodiversity, ecology, biological and environmental sustainability including: climate change; the potential conflicts between biodiversity conservation, food and biofuel production; the environmental impacts of resource exploitation; and the consequences of resource exploitation.
Education: This strand examines ideas and ideologies, comparative education and education frameworks and systems. The programme includes the theories of education studies, comparative education and education policy.
The course is delivered through seminars and lectures. You'll be assessed through both coursework and exams. In the second year, you will have the opportunity of carrying out a placement. Your tutor will help you find an appropriate work placement matching an area of personal interest.
Syllabus
Year 1
Introduction to Environment and Biological Science: principles and practice
Ecological Systems and Processes
Introduction to Systems and Structures in Education
Including All Learners
Subject Approaches and Practices
Year 2
Evolution of Behaviour and Diversity
Habitat Ecology
Developing Inclusive Education
Comparative Education
Community Participation Development
Research project
Year 3
Applied Environmental Biology
Wildlife Conservation and Management
Conceptions of Difference
Education, Policy and Government
Dissertation
Career and progression opportunities
Careers include research, environmental work, support roles in community industries and the public sector and private sector environmental agencies. The course does not lead to a recognised teaching qualification, but we anticipate that graduates would be eligible for the one-year PGCE secondary course.
Key facts
UCAS code CX13 (campus code U)
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Location University Centre Hastings
Typical entry requirements
Individual offers may vary. University Centre Hastings welcomes applications from students aged 21 and over who may not have formal qualifications but who can demonstrate appropriate experience and potential at interview.
A-levels:
CCC/BCD (typically translates to 240-280 points in the UCAS tariff with additional qualifications). Applicants with only 2 full A-levels will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
MMM.
International Baccalaureate:
28 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
HND/HNC:
direct to year 2.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6 in writing
Find out more
Telephone 08456 020607
International +44 8456 020607
Email: information@uch.ac.uk