Course information
Environmental Science
Balcarras School - Gloucestershire
01242515881
East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF
Course summary

Students who enjoy a multi-disciplinary approach to learning and have a keen interest in the sustainability of our planet will find this course engaging and thought provoking. Environmental science is a holistic subject with many interconnected systems and processes. A change to one process can affect many other processes over different spatial and temporal scales. Consideration of environmental issues and the conclusions reached should be based on reliable evidence-based information and quantitative data. Students will develop an understanding of how human society relies upon natural systems for resources and life support systems.

Entry requirements

- GCSE grade 5 in maths and English and grade 5-5 in combined science or grade 5 in biology and chemistry in triple science. - The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: 3 hrs written paper 50% Paper 2: 3 hrs written paper 50%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressEast End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF