Environmental Science, BSc (Hons)

This three-year Environmental Science degree addresses key environmental challenges through five specialist pathways: Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, and Sustainability. Students explore diverse subjects such as environmental science, geography, ecology, geology, law, and oceanography, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical projects to develop skills for tackling 21st-century issues. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in environmental management and conservation, with the program ranked 6th in the UK by The Guardian (2024) and 95% of alumni in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).Core modules include Dangerous World, Dynamic Landscapes, and Ecology & Conservation in Year 1; Introductory Geographic Information Systems and Introduction to Environmental Pollution in Year 2; and Legal & Policy Landscapes plus an individual project in Year 3, alongside optional modules. Assessment methods encompass coursework, lab reports, essays, projects, exams, and presentations, with support from academic tutors.

In each year of study, you will complete compulsory modules, plus a further number relating to your chosen pathway. Core modules (for all five pathways): Year 1: Dangerous World Dynamic Landscapes Ecology & Conservation Environmental Field Techniques and Applications Environmental Science: Concepts and Communication Exploring Urban and Natural Environments Quantitative Methods The Earth System Year 2: Introductory Geographic Information Systems Introduction to Environmental Pollution Plus four optional modules of your choice Year 3: Legal & Policy Landscapes Individual Project Plus five optional modules of your choice A full list of modules is available on the course page on our website. Please note: information included was correct at time of publication, March 2024.