Environmental Science, MSci (Hons)

This flexible programme integrates diverse scientific disciplines to tailor a degree aligned with your interests and career goals. It explores the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and the interactions among these components, while also examining human impacts on the environment. Taught by world-renowned academics with access to advanced laboratories, the curriculum emphasizes practical learning through fieldwork, such as residential modules in the Lake District and opportunities in Devon and Switzerland.In the first year, you will cover foundational topics like hydrology, flood risk, weather, and climate. From the second year, you can specialize in areas such as energy, ecology, or remote sensing, while preparing for a third-year dissertation that may involve fieldwork, lab research, or modelling. The programme prioritizes transferable skills like communication, IT, data handling, and environmental analysis. A fourth year offers an extended research project and advanced Master's-level modules, enhancing employability.