Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters (with Professional Placement) BSc (Hons)

**Reasons to choose Kingston**<br/>- Kingston is ranked in the top 5 in the country and top in London for Geography (Guardian League Table 2025).<br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). <br/><br/><br/>- The subject is brought to life through UK and overseas fieldwork at locations susceptible to hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and coastal flooding. <br/><br/><br/>- The course is highly practical and youll work alongside hazard practitioners in fields such as floods and volcanoes.<br/><br/><br/>- Theres the opportunity for a years paid work placement. This will give you valuable experience and help prepare you for a career in an environmental or hazards-related role.<br/><br/><br/>- Our careers team offers a programme of events and training sessions which will help you make the best of your career choices.<br/><br/><br/>- 100% of students thought staff were good at explaining things and felt the course has developed the skills they need for the future (NSS 2023). <br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/>What are the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods and landslides? How do we plan for them, lessen their impact and handle the emergencies that can result?<br/><br/>This course examines the physical science of natural hazards, the social factors that can contribute to disasters, emergency planning and disaster risk reduction (DRR). Youll gain expertise in a range of practical and field techniques through ‘real-world exercises.<br/><br/>Guest speakers come from a variety of DRR organisations, provide first-hand learning opportunities and introduce you to potential career paths.<br/><br/>**Future Skills** <br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. <br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. <br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it. <br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>Graduates pursue careers in a variety of commercial, industrial and public sector organisations, such as local governments, INGOs, first responders (such as the police and fire service), civil defence, insurance companies and environmental consultants.

Located just outside of London, you'll benefit from excellent transport links to central London and beyond. You'll have access to great employer connections, with Kingston being on the doorstep of hundreds of prestigious businesses.<br/><br/>Kingston's commitment to high-quality teaching has been recognised with a TEF Gold rating (TEF 2023). The University has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and outcomes categories.<br/><br/>Kingston has invested heavily in dedicated study spaces, cutting-edge sports facilities and specialist equipment. You can hone your trading skills at the Bloomberg Trading Room or create your masterpiece in the modern art facilities. Whatever your chosen course, you'll be supported with modern facilities and passionate lecturers.<br/><br/>You can also get involved in over 100 sports clubs and societies and even start their own society. You can also learn a new language through the Kingston Language Scheme - there are ten languages on offer!