BSc / BSc(Hons) Coastal Zone And Marine Environment Studies (Coastal Management)

Bsc (Hons) Coastal and Marine Environment Studies (Coastal Management)

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UCAS Entry Profile

Key facts

Three years full time. Part time up to six years, Higher Education (level 6)

UCAS course codes, Pembrokeshire College - P35 UCAS course code - F851, short course title -BSc/CZME

Course Overview

This course is ideal for those interested in employment within the environmental sector of industrial and commercial organisations, national parks and local authorities. Also excellent for wardening in coastal conservation and environmental agencies or wildlife based tourism. BSc graduates move onto employment or study of higher degrees / educational qualifications. To see typical examples of student work go to www.pembs.ac.uk/coastalresearchunit.

Entry requirements

140 - 180 UCAS points from main programme at A Level, Vocational A Level (GCE) or National Diploma or
Relevant training and experience equivalent to NVQ level 3 or
For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.
Entry is normally subject to interview

What you will learn

The structure of the award is flexible and modular in format. The BSc will normally take three years to complete, studying 18 modules. It is possible to study part time and to exit with a Certificate of Higher Education or Diploma of Higher Education for partial completion.

Modules studied include:

Year one

Methods of Research, Presentation and Analysis
Introduction to Water and the Oceans
Introduction to Marine Biology
Working in the Marine Environment
Studying Coastal Environments
Wildlife Observation

Year two

Work Placement
Coasts and Hazards
Marine Biology
Conservation and Economic Activity
Interpretation and Presentation
Estuarine Processes
Tropical Ecology

Year three

Honours Project - Typical Projects
Marine and Coastal Wildlife Conservation
Coastal Zone Management
Pollution in the Coastal Zone
Environmental Law
Economics and Coastal Commerce

Expect also to be involved in overseas field works at additional cost

How you will learn

Group discussions
Visual demonstrations
Working at practical tasks, following verbal and written guidelines
Writing reports and projects

Benefits of studying at Pembrokeshire College

Practical field work
Work placements
Experienced tutor team - See examples of tutor work here

How you will be assessed

Each module is assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination.

Things you will need for your course

Course text books and appropriate outdoor clothing, a pair of standard 8x40 binoculars will be useful as will a digital camera to record evidence of field trip studies.