Natural and Human Environments (Combined Studies) – BSc (Hons)

About the course

This degree takes an interdisciplinary approach to landscape studies giving students the ability to appreciate the complexities of how landscape is formed and continues to change.

The subject areas of Archaeology, Earth Science and Natural History are combined to form a programme of study dedicated to enabling a better understanding of the environment that surrounds us.

The degree programme builds an understanding of the methods used to gather information and to enable the interpretation of the origins and maintenance of specific environments. Most of the modules on the programme are drawn from the three main areas of study and, especially at Levels 2 and 3, many are inter-related to focus on a 'whole-landscape' approach.

In addition, students are able to take some modules from the other degree programmes offered by TILL, if they so choose.

One key aim of the programme is to assist students in the development of a number of important general skills. These include those necessary for further study (eg. research skills), those relevant to personal development (eg. critical and self-reflexive thinking) as well as those regarded as important by employers (eg. self-organisation and time-management, data collection, synthesis and analysis, written and verbal communication, practical application, team-working and independent initiative).

Modules

Module descriptions

Entry requirements

General TILL entry requirements

Contact

Dr Camilla Priede
T: 0114 222 7091
E: c.priede@sheffield.ac.uk

What our students say

"I began coming to TILL purely out of an interest in fungi. However, once the course began I found it all so interesting and the tutors so friendly and accessible that I ended up by submitting work for assessment. After completing the Certificate in Natural History I went on to enrol for the Degree. It has been tremendously exciting."

Susanna, BSc Natural and Human Environments (Combined Studies)

What kind of jobs will this course prepare you for?

This course prepares students for a wide variety of jobs in the heritage management sector as well as those in the conservation and historic environment sector. In allowing students the opportunity to gain a sound
knowledge base in the conservation and interpretation of heritage landscapes, the course aims to develop practical and management skills appropriate to a career in this area.

How to apply

You can apply online using our application form.

If you are applying to one of our named awards (Certificate, Degree, Foundation degree) we will usually invite you for an informal interview to discuss your programme of study and module choices.

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