Course Overview
Are you keen to understand the complex interactions between the four spheres of environmental science? The degree in Earth Science with Geography at Lancaster gives you the opportunity to explore the intricacies of this unique field.
It applies the natural sciences to geography, geology and the environment, including human environmental and social issues. It develops grounded knowledge, analytical skills and an enquiring mind, backed by the teaching and research facilities of the Lancaster Environment Centre, in which you will be taught by active researchers who constantly push the boundaries of knowledge.
As one of few universities to offer this type of course, Lancaster gives you a wide choice of modules, supportive tutoring and world-class resources. Coupled with the fact that we are consistently ranked in the top ten universities by The Guardian, The Times and the Complete University Guide, a degree at Lancaster gives your career a head start.
This 'Study Abroad' degree also gives you a great opportunity to spend your second year at a partner university in North America or Australasia. This provides an invaluable chance to enrich your learning while broadening your horizons in another culture, all as part of your studies.
Lancaster's location is an bonus; the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and coastline are very close, providing the perfect environments
Career opportunities
With Lancaster a top-5 university for graduate employability (2012 Complete University Guide), Earth Scientists take their analytical skills and knowledge into a wide range of industries, including engineering, mining, consultancy, research and public sector bodies such as the Environment Agency.
Our status as a top-10 research university also means that this degree is ideal for higher learning, with many postgraduates specialising in subjects such as engineering geology, volcanology, or exploratory geology. Such studies take them around the world, with many who studied abroad returning to work in other countries, both in industry and academia.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Atmosphere, Weather & Climate I
- Earth's Internal Processes
- Environmental Issues for the 21st Century
- Environmental processes and systems
- Geographical Skills and Application in a Changing World
- Geological Processes
- Hydrological Processes
- Interdisciplinary Skills
- Natural Hazards
PartII (Year 2)
- Catchment Hydrology
- Earth Science Field Skills
- Earth Surface Processes
- Environment and Society
- Environmental Field Course
- Project Skills
- Soil Science
- Understanding Geological Processes and Products
PartII (Year 3)
- Climate and Society
- Coastal Processes
- Dissertation
- Dissertation with Work Placement
- Environmental Magnetism
- Environmental Remote Sensing and Image Processing
- Geological Hazards
- Glacial Systems
- Hydrogeology
- Introduction to Geophysical Techniques
- Lakes, Rivers and Estuaries
- Physical Geography Fieldwork (Geomorphology of Northern Spain)
- Process and Product
- Quaternary Environmental Change
- Recent Change in Aquatic Environments
- The Dynamic Earth
- Volcanic Process Field Course
- Water & Environmental Management in a Mediterranean Context
- Water Resources Management
- from Process to Model
For more detailed module information please visit the Lancaster Environment Centre department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB, candidates will normally be expected to have at least one science at A-level. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
GCSE: Maths (B) and English Language (C)
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 34 points total with 16 from 3 HL subjects
IELTS: 6.5
BTEC: DDD/DDM
HNC/HND: Pass
Mature students: Enquiries welcome; students on 'Access to Science' courses are encouraged to apply
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
