The Environmental Science A-Level uses a multi-discipline, engaging and thought provoking  approach to learning for students with a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet. Students develop a knowledge of the key scientific principles throughout the course, with a holistic approach to the interconnected systems and processes that are studied - a change to one process can affect many other processes over different spatial and temporal scales. Consideration of environmental issues and the conclusions reached are based on reliable evidence-based information and quantitative data.  Students will build a greater understanding of how human society relies upon natural systems for resources and life support systems.  Knowledge of these systems is used to propose changes in society that would produce sustainable lifestyles.

• The Living Environment

• The Physical Environment

• Energy Resources

• Pollution

• Biological Resources

• Sustainability

• Research Methods

Students who study Environmental Science at A-Level tend to have a keen interest in the environment, and may choose to pursue a number of career paths into fields such as ecology, wildlife conservation, environmental impact assessment, aquaculture, local government, or town planning and transport design. The skills learnt in this course are applicable to a wide range of jobs and are relevant to many degree subjects for those wishing to move on to Higher Education.

This is a new course for 2023/24, we look forward to seeing what our students say about our course!

Environmental Science Specification Links