BSC
Environmental Earth Science (with integrated year studying abroad)
[F642]
Academic Year: 2025/2026Single Honours scheme - available from 2019/2020
Duration (studying Full-Time): 4 years
Part 1 Rules
Year 1
Core (120 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS12500An introduction to Earth Materials
GS13000Researching the World: data collection and analysis
orDA10300Ymchwilio'r Byd: Casglu a Dadansoddi Data
Semester 2
GS12520An introduction to Earth Materials
GS13020Researching the World: data collection and analysis
orDA10320Ymchwilio'r Byd: Casglu a Dadansoddi Data
Part 2 Rules
Year 2
Core (100 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS20000Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
GS20100Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
GS22600Geoscience for a Sustainable World
GS23600Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
Semester 2
GS20020Research Design and Fieldwork Skills
GS20120Geoscience Laboratory Techniques
GS22620Geoscience for a Sustainable World
GS23620Visualisation and Analysis of Geographical Data
Year 2
Options
Choose 20 credits or elect 20 credits from another suitable module in the department or elsewhere in the univeristy
Semester 1
DA25520Prosesau Rhewlifol ac Afonol
GS25520Glacial and Fluvial Processes
GS27920How to Build a Sustainable Society
Semester 2
GS23920Quaternary Environmental Change
Year 3
Core (120 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Final Year
Core (80 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1
GS34000Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
orDA34000Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth, Gwyddor yr Amgylchedd, a Gwyddor Daear yr Amgylchedd
Semester 2
GS34040Dissertation: Geography, Environmental Science, and Environmental Earth Science
orDA34040Traethawd Estynedig: Daearyddiaeth, Gwyddor yr Amgylchedd, a Gwyddor Daear yr Amgylchedd
Final Year
Options
Students may choose 40 credits from the following modules. 20 credits may be chosen from appropriate modules in DGES or in the University.
Semester 1
GS32020Monitoring our Planet's Health from Space
Semester 2
BR35620Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
GS30420Volcanic Activity: Hazards and Environmental Change
GS31120Applied Environmental Management
Aberystwyth University Standard Awards
- Entrance Scholarship / Merit Award
- Sports Bursary
- Music Bursary
- International Excellence Scholarship
- Residential Bursary
- Aberystwyth Bursary
- Care Leaver Bursary
