Environmental Science, BSc (Hons)

Our Environmental Science degree equips you to understand rapid global changes and their implications for ecosystems and societies. Developed with employers like environmental agencies and businesses, it delivers real-world skills to measure, model, and assess environmental impacts. Combining physical and biological sciences, the programme builds expertise in complex issues through lab, field, and analytical training. Graduates can collect, process, and analyse data across disciplines to provide professional recommendations. A foundation year option is available.Key features include 100% world-leading research impact in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences (REF 2021), 5th ranking for research impact informing sustainability teaching, and top-five sustainability status since 2013 (People & Planet League 2024). Fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences and Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, offering free student membership. Highlights: £115m investment in the Dalton building; free Carbon Literacy training; optional study abroad or placement years; UK/overseas fieldwork; state-of-the-art labs with ICP-OES, GC-MS, and IC.