A Level Environmental Science | Furness College

A Level Environmental Science

In today’s world, environmental protection is more important than ever. This course equips students with the essential skills to actively participate in critical conversations about sustainability and development. Designed for those who appreciate a multidisciplinary learning experience, it is ideal for young people who are passionate about the future of our planet and eager to explore sustainable solutions; and those who are pursuing a career in industry where understanding and implementing sustainability is now integral to current and future development.

This A Level is a new addition to our offer for 2025. If you have already applied for other subjects and would like to be considered for Environmental Science you can 'apply now' or contact us at student.services@furness.ac.uk.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

In this course, you will delve into the critical environmental challenges our planet faces today. You’ll explore how natural systems support human life, examine the ways in which these systems are threatened, and investigate innovative technologies and strategies aimed at promoting sustainable living.

Through studying topics such as wildlife conservation, resource management, energy use, pollution, and food production, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of both the environmental problems and potential solutions.

The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects, including conservation techniques, land use conflicts, global climate change, pollution control, energy resources, sustainable biological resources, evolution, biotechnology, ecosystems, and population dynamics. Additionally, you will learn how societies make decisions regarding environmental issues and how these decisions impact economic and social success.

How long is the course?

2 years

Where will I learn?

The Sixth Form - Rating Lane Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

In addition to minimum expected entry requirements, learners must have:

Grade 4:4 in GCSE Combined Science or Grade 4 in teo seperate GCSE science
subjects .

A Level programme - General Entry Criteria

3 GCSEs Grade 4 or above, plus 2 GCSEs grade 5 or above, must include
English Langauage or English Literature and maths.

An average GCSE grade of 5.0 or above.

Ctec/Mixed programme -
General Entry Criteria

A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above, including English and/or
maths.

An average GCSE grade of 4.0 or above.

If you have Grade 3 in English Language, you may be able to study GCSE
English Language alongside your A Levels. Please note that we cannot offer GCSE
English and GCSE Maths resits as part of the same study programme. If you need
to retake both English Language and Maths, please contact us for advice about
your options.

Our A Level courses may be studied as a programme of three A Level subjects
or as a mixed programme with one or two vocational subjects. Please check
individual course pages for entry requirements.

Honours programme students will have a minimum average GSCE score of 6.0. In
addition to studying three A Level subjects, Honours students will be enrolled
on an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The Honours Programme prepares
students for university, supporting development of key skills such as
independent research and report writing.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

A Level Environmental Science is a great subject to to combine with other sciences and humanities subjects. Depending on your combination, there are many opportunities for progression at university including: