Sixth Form Environmental Science

What is Environmental Science?

Environmental Science is an exciting and hugely relevant course that provides a detailed picture of our planet and our relationship with it: the living and physical environment, its biological and natural resources, and how these are interconnected.

Why choose Environmental Science A level

Nowadays, we are all more aware of the need to protect our environment. This course will help you to develop the skills you need to engage in the hugely relevant and important dialogue around sustainability and progress. The course will appeal to students who enjoy a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet.

Course content

• The course provides a multi-disciplinary approach to learning based on the key scientific principles of the subject. The following topics are included:
• The living environment: life on Earth, life processes, biodiversity and conservation
• The physical environment: the atmosphere and hydrosphere, mineral resources and biochemical cycles
• Energy resources: their impact, importance, future and sustainability, energy security
• Pollution: pollutants and strategies for control and management
• Biological resources; agricultural, aquatic and forests
• Sustainability: in energy and materials cycles
• Research methods: scientific methodologies and practical applications.

Who is this course suitable for?

• Those who are interested in the world around them, particularly our impact on it.
• Those who wish to support their studies in related subjects (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Geography)
• Those who wish to keep studying a scientific subject but don’t want to do a full A Level in one science.
• Those who wish to follow a career in one of the many related fields.