Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2016 | Page 101
Teaching and assessment
Teaching focuses on developing your potential for independent
thought and intellectual creativity. Most modules are taught through
a combination of weekly lectures and seminars. In lectures, you will
be encouraged to listen and ask questions, to be curious and to
consider conflicting views and theories. In small group seminars,
you will engage in discussions and debates facilitated by a tutor.
The school guarantees all first year students an hour per week of
small group discussion in core modules.
We have been praised by our external examiners for having
innovative and diverse assessments. You will do coursework that
enables you to develop a wide range of skills. Some modules are
assessed through a combination of coursework and examination,
some are assessed only on written coursework, while in other
modules oral presentations and other types of seminar contributions
are formally assessed.
Skills and careers
In the wake of growing awareness of environmental problems
like climate change and species extinction, the need to develop
environmentally sustainable alternatives to our current way of
life is being recognised in both private and public sectors. Many
agree that in order to develop alternatives and policies that will
work, there is a need for greater understanding of the political,
social and ethical dimensions of the environmental crisis. In the UK,
we know that the legally binding commitment to reduce carbon
emissions (2008 Climate Change Act) presents huge employment
opportunities, with as many as 1.3 million people predicted to be
working in ‘green jobs’ over the coming decade.
A degree in Environmental Studies will give you the tools to be
able to critically evaluate the underlying causes of environmental
problems and their consequences for society, the economy and
for the natural environment. We aim to prepare graduates for
jobs in environment related fields as well as for further study
towards careers in such fields as environmental policy and
management, business, education, journalism, law, diplomacy,
and non-governmental organisation/development work.
Good to know
Our external reviewers said that Keele University
is the ‘go to place’ for Environmental Studies in
the UK. As an Environmental Studies student, you
will work with internationally known leaders in the
environmental social sciences and humanities.
“Environmental Studies at Keele is the perfect
combination; the course and campus are in
absolute harmony.” Rhys Herbert (Environmental
Studies and English)
“Environmental Studies is on the most relevant
subjects for the future and my career prospects.”
Katie Parry-Egan, (Environmental Studies and Law)
www.keele.ac.uk/ugcourses
Course type
Dual honours, major
Entry
requirements
BBB/ABC
(For exclusions and other
qualifications please see
the entry requirements
table on page 230 to 239)
WWW.KEELE.AC.UK/UNDERGRADUATE
Key Information
Approximate
intake
20
Study abroad
Yes
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