Env. Science 1st Year Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When do I need to have chosen my option(s) by?

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    The deadline for chosing options is the end of week 2 (2nd week of teaching)


  2. How do I choose my option? I can't seem to choose it on the student system.

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    Send an email to earth.support@manchester.ac.uk

    also note that adapting to University in the 1st semester can be difficult, so we recommend, where possible, that you choose a second semester option when you will be more settled in to University life.


  3. What are the recommended text books for the course?

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    The best way to find this is by speaking to the lecturer for each module. There is also information online if you go to your year e.g. here for 1st year then click on the individual module links. There you should find information on recommended texts.


  4. When is the deadline to decide if I can move from the Year Abroad / Industry programme to the standard Env Science BSc?

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    The start of your second year.


  5. I have not had any information about the Year in Industry / Year Abroad. What should I be doing?

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    The Year in Industry coordinator will talk to all 1st year Environmental Science students in semester 2. General information is available from the virtual common room at this link.


  6. When is the fieldwork? Dates, etc

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    Go on the Virtual Commonroom Blackboard page, find the folder named "Fieldwork" and there should be a file with dates. Try this link.


  7. What percentage of marks counts towards my degree in each year?

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    Go on the Virtual Commonroom Blackboard page, find the general handbook, where it is explained. For 2016 entry the break down of marks is 10-30-60 for 3-year programmes. See this link, page 19.