Department of Earth Sciences | BSc Climate Science 36 months Undergraduate Program By Durham University |Top Universities
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36 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BSc Climate Science at Durham University

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Gain the knowledge and skills you need to understand past, present and future challenges related to Climate Change. In BSc Climate Science you can explore ways in which society can mitigate this global crisis.


Climate Change and humanity’s response to it will define life on the planet for billions of people but despite this there are few undergraduate degrees that focus on the broader climate problem.


This BSc in Climate Science uniquely offers a big-picture approach encompassing both recent and past Climate Change and its impact on Earth and Human Systems. It provides a holistic overview of Climate Science and equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead society towards the mitigation of this emergency.


Our flexible degree puts you in control. It gives you both the fundamentals and increased specialisation as you progress through the course, allowing you to choose a pathway of most interest to you. The degree acknowledges the breadth of the field of Climate Science and provides you with a solid background in diverse aspects of Climate Science that span geological time.


In the first year, you will learn about Climate Change and develop your understanding of Earth processes and resources.


In Year 2, you will learn about Isotopes and can opt to study Glaciers, the Carbon Cycle, how the Earth’s Climate has varied in the past and how scientists reconstruct past Climate Change.


In your final year, you will study Earth Systems and can choose to learn about how Climate Change impacts Coastal and Alpine Environments, Atmospheric Circulation, how it affected Ancient Civilisations, or explore the Geochemistry of the Environment. You will also undertake a dissertation and conduct fundamental research into an advanced topic of your choice related to Climate Science.


Our flexible courses have been developed to meet the needs of industry and provide you with the skills you need to succeed. You will graduate with the scientific foundations and transferable skills to move directly into the workplace or to progress to a more specialised postgraduate qualification.


Career prospects for Durham University graduates are excellent. Geology and Earth Sciences graduates are highly valued by employers and go on to a wide range of highly successful careers in the sector and beyond, working in industry and research, including environmental management, water management, energy and engineering geology. Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include ATKINS, ARUP, Centrica and the Environment Agency.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BSc Climate Science at Durham University

[email protected]


Gain the knowledge and skills you need to understand past, present and future challenges related to Climate Change. In BSc Climate Science you can explore ways in which society can mitigate this global crisis.


Climate Change and humanity’s response to it will define life on the planet for billions of people but despite this there are few undergraduate degrees that focus on the broader climate problem.


This BSc in Climate Science uniquely offers a big-picture approach encompassing both recent and past Climate Change and its impact on Earth and Human Systems. It provides a holistic overview of Climate Science and equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead society towards the mitigation of this emergency.


Our flexible degree puts you in control. It gives you both the fundamentals and increased specialisation as you progress through the course, allowing you to choose a pathway of most interest to you. The degree acknowledges the breadth of the field of Climate Science and provides you with a solid background in diverse aspects of Climate Science that span geological time.


In the first year, you will learn about Climate Change and develop your understanding of Earth processes and resources.


In Year 2, you will learn about Isotopes and can opt to study Glaciers, the Carbon Cycle, how the Earth’s Climate has varied in the past and how scientists reconstruct past Climate Change.


In your final year, you will study Earth Systems and can choose to learn about how Climate Change impacts Coastal and Alpine Environments, Atmospheric Circulation, how it affected Ancient Civilisations, or explore the Geochemistry of the Environment. You will also undertake a dissertation and conduct fundamental research into an advanced topic of your choice related to Climate Science.


Our flexible courses have been developed to meet the needs of industry and provide you with the skills you need to succeed. You will graduate with the scientific foundations and transferable skills to move directly into the workplace or to progress to a more specialised postgraduate qualification.


Career prospects for Durham University graduates are excellent. Geology and Earth Sciences graduates are highly valued by employers and go on to a wide range of highly successful careers in the sector and beyond, working in industry and research, including environmental management, water management, energy and engineering geology. Some of the high-profile employers our graduates have gone on to work for include ATKINS, ARUP, Centrica and the Environment Agency.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Admission requirements

3 Years
Sep-2024

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

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Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Undergraduate courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Opportunities for multidisciplinary studies are also available through the Department of Natural Sciences, Department of Liberal Arts or the Department of Combined Honours in Social Sciences.

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Undergraduate programmes.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Masters/Postgraduate Taught courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Masters/Postgraduate Taught programmes.

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