Environmental Sciences, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

With its mix of natural and physical sciences and emphasis on sustainability, our BSc Hons Environmental Science degree prepares you for careers that have real impact on the world.Our degree in Environmental Science will develop your understanding of the interactions between living systems and the physical landscape and its processes, and how society affects these. Through a range of modules, you'll investigate solutions to environmental issues from scientific, political, legal and philosophical perspectives. You will document the human impact on the landscape and explore environmental conflicts and issues.Fieldwork is an important aspect of your studies and is funded by the university. In previous years, students have visited the Lake District, New Forest and south-east Spain.Potential careers for our Environmental Science graduates include management roles in the environmental, land, conservation and heritage sectors.What you should know about this course

• Develop your understanding of the physical landscape and how society impacts on the environment

• Investigate solutions to environmental issues from different perspectives, including scientific, political, legal and philosophical positions

• Learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and free field trips in the UK and abroad

• Graduate with the skills to deal with local and global environmental issues, both academically and practically

• Develop a broad range of transferable skills that employers value, including project design and management, research and team work

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.