Environmental Science, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

This flexible programme integrates diverse scientific disciplines to create a degree aligned with your interests and career goals. You will explore the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and the interactions among them, while examining human impacts on natural environments. Taught by world-renowned academics and supported by advanced laboratories, the curriculum emphasizes practical learning through fieldwork, such as residential modules in the Lake District and opportunities in Devon and Switzerland.In your first year, you cover foundational topics like hydrology and climate; subsequent years build on these with advanced modules, a careers-focused unit, and a third-year abroad at partner universities to enhance global perspectives. Your final year includes in-depth studies and a dissertation, potentially involving fieldwork or lab research. The programme prioritises transferable skills, such as communication and data analysis, valued by employers. Lancaster University strives to facilitate overseas placements but cannot guarantee them or assume financial responsibility.