Environmental Science and Management (Dual Degree)

Program Overview

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Environmental Science and Management (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)

Overview

Study in Portsmouth and at Edith Cowan University, Australia, and earn two degrees in three-and-a-half years. Learn the latest environmental theory and get lab and field experience.

Key Information

UCAS Code:

F910

Typical Offer:

112-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 UCAS points from a specific Science subject

Study Mode and Duration:

3.5 years full-time with a year abroad

Start Date:

September 2025

Course Information

Overview

Environmental issues – such as habitat loss, water pollution, and climate change – pose a serious threat to the long-term existence of life on Earth.

If you want to help lead the charge against climate change, learn a skill set that's in demand globally, and secure a rewarding career, this BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Management dual degree is the perfect next step.

You'll study in Portsmouth and spend a year at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, getting a global perspective on how the environment is changing and the steps we need to take to reverse this change.

Course Highlights

• Use industry-standard lab tech in our environmental analytical laboratories, including GIS software and plasma spectrometry
• Explore the natural environment of the Australian outback through field work and visit Aboriginal tribes to understand how they manage their land
• Take field trips from Portsmouth to apply what you learn in many different cultures, habitats, and climates – from Somerset to Malta
• Learn scientific and technical diving certified by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
• Work alongside active research staff in the UK and Australia, and study alongside BA and BSc Geography students, gaining valuable experience and perspective from another scientific discipline

Why Do a Dual Degree?

• Advantages of dual degrees
  • This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).
  • When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees – one from the University of Portsmouth and one from Edith Cowan University.
  • Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years.
  • You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research, and modern facilities at two universities.
  • You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of communication and media than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which will help you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.

Location - Portsmouth and Perth, Australia

• You'll be based in Portsmouth in years one and two, and for six months or a year at the end of the course.
• You'll spend year three in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.
• You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation, and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.

Entry Requirements

Typical Offer (September 2025 start)

• A levels - BBB-BBC
• UCAS points - 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics).
• T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects:
  • T Level in Health
  • T Level in Healthcare Science
  • T Level in Science
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
• International Baccalaureate - 25

English Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratory

• Discover more about the planet's physical structures and scientific processes, such as glaciers and coastal flooding, using drone data, aerial and satellite remote sensing, and geographic information systems.

Mass Spectrometry and Laser Ablation Laboratory

• Investigate the geological and planetary processes that influence environmental change and natural resource formation in this lab, using our industry-standard spectrometers and laser ablation system.

Environmental Chemistry Analysis Laboratory

• Use the equipment in this lab to identify and analyze chemicals and biochemicals in surface water, groundwater, and soil, so you can develop strategies to minimize and remove their harmful environmental effects.

Geochemistry Laboratory

• Trace Earth and environmental processes in this lab, using techniques including palynology processing – the study of strewn particles – for acid dissolutions of rock matrices, sample sieving, and heavy liquid separation.

Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis Unit

• Gain expertise in high-magnification imaging and analysis of the chemical and physical structure of natural and manufactured materials.

Careers and Opportunities

• The necessity of tackling environmental problems, and the importance of sustainability, are gradually being recognized by governments. This means that employment opportunities in the area of environmental science are on the rise – by 91% in the UK alone.
• The global nature of the climate crisis we face means that international experience on a professional and cultural level is also sought after by employers in this sector.

What Areas Can You Work in with an Environmental Science and Management Dual Degree?

• When you graduate, you could work in areas such as:
  • Conservation
  • Pollution monitoring and control
  • Waste management
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental audit and assessment
  • Climate change study and activism
  • Environmental energy

Potential Roles

• Roles you could take on include:
  • Environmental manager
  • Environmental chemist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Geographic information scientist
  • Conservation officer
  • Waste management manager
  • Environmental policy officer
  • Hydrologist
  • Climate change modeller

Modules

Year 1 (at UoP)

• Analysis of the Earth and Environment - 20 credits
• Ecology, Plants and Human Impact - 20 credits
• Environmental Processes and Hazards - 20 credits
• Global Environmental Challenges - 20 credits
• How the Earth Works - 20 credits
• Introduction to Marine Ecology and Oceanography - 20 credits

Year 2 (at UoP)

• Environmental Chemistry and Monitoring - 20 credits
• Environmental Fieldwork and Professional Skills - 20 credits
• Research Skills - 20 credits

Optional Modules

• Developing Professional Skills - 20 credits
• Energy Resources and the Science of Zero Carbon - 20 credits
• Environmental Change - 20 credits
• GIS and Remote Sensing - 20 credits
• Hydrogeology and Fluid Flow - 20 credits
• Introduction to Teaching - 20 credits
• Practical Boating Skills - 20 credits
• River Processes - 20 credits
• Scientific Diving Techniques - 20 credits
• Wildlife Crime: Threats and Response - 20 credits

Year 3 (at ECU)

• Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment – 15 credits
• Australian Biota – 15 credits
• Ecological Restoration – 15 credits
• Environmental Management and Sustainability – 15 credits
• Geographical Information Systems – 15 credits
• Marine and Freshwater Processes – 15 credits
• Soil and Land Processes – 15 credits
• Sustainable Water – 15 credits

Year 4 (at UoP)

• Environmental Science and Management Project - 40 credits

Optional Modules

• Environmental Assessment and Management - 20 credits
• Environmental Pollution and Waste Management - 20 credits
• Hazardscapes - 20 credits

How You'll Spend Your Time

• One of the main differences between school or college and university is how much control you have over your learning.
• As well as attending your timetabled classes, you'll study independently in your free time, supported by staff and our virtual learning environment, Moodle.

Where You'll Study

• You'll study at Edith Cowan University's Joondalup Campus during your third year, and student accommodation is available on the Mount Lawley Campus.
• Both campuses offer a library, computer labs, cafes, bars, a fitness centre, student support, and counselling services.

Supporting You

• The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get support via video, phone, and face-to-face from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed.
• You can build your personalized network of support from the following people and services:
  • Personal tutors and country link tutor
  • Learning support tutors
  • Academic skills support
  • Wellbeing and mental health support
  • Disability advice and additional support
  • Library support

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Fees may be subject to annual increase

UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man Students

• Years 1 and 2: £9,535 a year
• Year 3: £1,430
• Year 4: £4,767

EU Students

• Years 1 and 2: £9,535 a year
• Year 3: £1,430
• Year 4: £4,767

International Students

• Year 1 and 2: £19,200 a year
• Year 3: £2,875
• Year 4: £9,600

Additional Course Costs

• Accommodation and living costs in Portsmouth
• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project
• Fieldwork
• Travel, accommodation, and living costs in year 3

Apply

• To start this course in September 2025, apply through UCAS, you'll need:
  • the UCAS course code – F910
  • our institution code – P80
• If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.