BSc (Hons) Environment and Sustainability (Environmental Practitioner degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

Programme overview

A five-year, day-release Environmental Practitioner degree apprenticeship (Level 6) leading to a BSc (Hons) Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol. Apprentices study alongside full-time students on the BSc and specialise in sustainability, biodiversity or rivers and coasts.

Faculty: School of Architecture and Environment | Duration: Typically five years | Intake: September | Study mode: Day release; September intake; degree apprenticeship | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Environmental Challenges, Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing, Ecology, Climate Change, Air, Land and Water Systems, Environmental Assessment, People and Nature and Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Applications, ending with the Environmental Practitioner End Point Assessment. Teaching is one day per week with field trips across the UK.

Career pathways

Prepares apprentices for a wide range of environment and sustainability roles within their employing organisation.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels, with no specific subjects required (points from A-level General Studies and AS-levels not taken to full A-level count). GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted). BTEC Diploma, Access, IB, Irish Highers and T Levels also accepted with no specific subjects required. Accreditation of prior learning may be possible. Applicants must be employed in a role relevant to the apprenticeship, complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job learning within contracted hours with employer support, be aged 16 or over, have the right to work in the UK, be paid at least the apprentice minimum wage and be supported by their employer, who funds the apprenticeship.

Intake: September intake

Duration: Typically five years

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