Department of Geography - Environmental Science

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Your course

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Environmental Science BSc

Our flexible BSc explores the processes that impact the wide range of habitats, ecosystems and environments on Earth. You can tailor your degree to suit your interests and focus on specialisms such as global environmental change, biosciences, geoscience and environmental quality and technology.

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Environmental Science MEnvSci

Initially following the flexible structure of the BSc Environmental Science, this four-year integrated masters includes an additional year featuring an independent project of your choice. The course provides in-depth research and professional skills training.

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Careers service
Your career 
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Your fieldwork 

Our students

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I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

Samantha's placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has helped her develop her environmental science skills, both geographical and biological.

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Student Beth Lamon by the Arts Tower in Weston Park

I have taken a lot of inspiration from projects working to rewild and restore native ecosystems

Environmental Science MEnvSci student Beth discusses her passion for working in the field.

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Alumni Matthew Keedy at work

As a science teacher, it’s important to keep on top of emerging research

Environmental Science BSc graduate Matthew explains how his degree launched his career in teaching.

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