Did You Know?
Humans use only 1% of all available water.
Key Information
Qualification
A-Level
Duration
Two Year Course
Examination Board
AQA
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"Studying Environmental Science is rewarding as it is a multi-disciplinary course which works coherently with so many others, it involves various practicals, topics and extraordinary teachers who are super supportive!" - Aimee Jones, Prince Henry's Grammar School
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Qualification
A-level
Assessment
100% Exam
What do I need to study this course?
You will need a grade 5 in GCSE Maths and a grade 55 in GCSE Science.
What will I study?
By taking the Environmental Science course, students can develop a comprehensive understanding of the environment and the scientific mechanisms that govern it. The course focuses on the interrelationships between various environmental events and cycles, the effects of human activities on these events and cycles, and the methods that can be employed to mitigate the resulting issues. This course will include both fieldwork and laboratory-based practical investigations.
Year 12:
- The Living Environment
- The Physical Environment
- Energy Resources
Year 13:
- Pollution
- Biological Resources
- Sustainability
- Research Methods
What next?
This qualification can open up opportunities for further study in scientific or geographic fields. Additionally, there are career options directly related to this pathway that you may want to consider. These include:
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Education Officer
- Environmental Manager
- Nature Conservation Officer
- Recycling Officer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Waste Management Officer
- Water Quality Scientist
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