Environmental Science A Level

Are you interested in finding out more about the impact of human activity on our planet? Perhaps you want to discover ways in which environmental damage can be halted or even reversed. If this sounds like you, then come and join like-minded people by choosing A Level Environmental Science.

You will gain insights and an understanding of how geographical and biological components are connected in terms of the environment. This scientific subject will lead you to both answers and more questions, and sits particularly well alongside subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Geography.

Topics include sustainability, biological resources, pollution and energy resources.

There are two exams at the end of year 2. Two written examinations at the end of the two-year course. Paper 1 and Paper 2 each contribute 50% of the A Level. There is no coursework or Non-Exam Assessment (NEA). Students are required to complete practical and fieldwork activities during the course, but these are assessed through the written examinations rather than separately.

Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study.

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 in one sitting. An average GCSE score of 5 or more is preferred.

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4. (A grade 5+ in GCSE Maths and Science preferred.)

Environmental Science will prepare you to study ecology, wildlife conservation, environmental impact assessment, aquaculture, local government, town planning, geography and earth sciences. It also provides you with the opportunity to enter new fields of study, such as ecotoxicology, climatology, geobiology and marine biology.

Careers include roles such as recycling officer, landscape architect, environmental engineer, horticultural therapist, environmental health practitioner, transport planner and more.