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City College Norwich
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop.
Application Instructions
Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.
You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).
You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.
Course Details
Summary:
If you loved geography or biology at GCSE or have a keen interest in sustainability, then studying A level Environmental Science will appeal to you. This course will deepen your understanding of the complex relationship humans have with the natural world, such as their need for resources like food and minerals but the finite nature of these and how modern technologies could help produce more sustainable lifestyles.
Course description:
Year 1
The Living environment – you will learn how conditions on Earth allowed life to develop and survive, how these conditions have changed and how these are monitored. You will also study the biodiversity of different environments from the coral reefs and mangroves to Antarctica, the threats to these environments and how they are conserved.
The physical environment – this unit focuses on human interactions with the environment. You learn about renewable and non-renewable resources; from the atmosphere to the hydrosphere, how these resources are exploited and how they could be managed in a more sustainable way
Year 2
Energy resources – you learn about how energy sources, like coal, are important in economic development, the challenges created as energy resources change and how developments in renewable technology will increasingly provide more sustainable energy.
Pollution – you learn about different pollutants and how they cause environmental change. You will learn how we can minimise current problems and reduce future ones.
Biological resources – you will develop an understanding of the challenges of providing food, fuel and energy and how this could be done sustainably.
Assessment:
This is a 2 year course assessed through 2X3 hour exams at the end of the second year. There is no coursework. Students can also expect weekly homework and regular assessments. Feedback is given to support students’ progress.
Entry requirements
6 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language. A minimum grade 5 in Maths and grade 5 in Additional Science or Chemistry or Biology.
Your next steps...
Academic progression:
Physical and biological sciences are among the 10 most popular courses at UK universities; the UEA being among the top 5 universities for environmental science research. This course would provide a good foundation for further study in the subject or other sciences. Furthermore, Environmental Science is accepted as one A-level for many degree level courses in biological sciences field.
Career progression:
Environmental science can lead to a variety of careers including conservation or environmental management or education.
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