Earth and Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)

Passionate about creating a sustainable future? This degree will prepare you for a career in a wide range of earth and environmental science industries.

From day one, you’ll be trained to become a sustainably minded geoscientist. You’ll study important topics like climate change, clean water, and green energy at a university that is a champion of sustainability with a global reputation for the quality of our research.

We also take a hands-on approach to learning through field trips and lab work, which is why we include the cost of core field trips in your tuition fees.

Add it all up and it means that you’ll graduate with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to tackle the planet's biggest environmental challenges as a sustainably minded geoscientist.

Why study at Hull?

• Lectures that take you places: All your core field trip costs are included in your tuition fees

• Boost your CV: Our hands-on degree includes the option to take a placement or study abroad to develop your workplace skills

• Taught by experts: Learn from people at the forefront of research with connections to policy makers and industries that can drive real change

Where could this take me?

With an Earth and Environmental Science degree from Hull, you can work in environmental consulting, renewable energies, geological exploration, and more.

Our alumni have gone onto work for the Environment Agency, consultancies, councils, and wildlife trusts. But that’s not all. Your practical, research, and numerical skills are also transferable to teaching, finance, and data analysis. Plus, this course sets you up well for further academic study if you want to.

Core modules include:

Planet Earth
Earth in 3D
Rocks, Minerals and Fossils
Geoscience Field Skills
Geographical Information Systems
Field Study (Environmental Science)
Interpreting Environments
Advanced Field Study

Optional modules include:

Geohazards
Sustainable Earth Resources
Teaching Project
Environmental Pollution
Professional Consultancy Project

Foundation modules include:

Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
Foundation in Data Analysis
Introduction to Geography
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Mathematics

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.