Environmental Sciences

Overview

Taught by world-leading researchers, this highly flexible degree programme will allow you to explore how the physical, chemical and biological components of the natural environment function and how they're impacted by, and affect, our society, politics and culture.

Our MSci Environmental Sciences Master’s programme explores questions such as: How can we tackle the climate and biodiversity crises? What are the best strategies for achieving Net Zero? How are our oceans and rivers changing? What physical processes drive our weather? What happens inside an erupting volcano? How can we transform our energy systems and achieve greater sustainability in our lifestyles? If these are the sort of questions that fascinate you, and you’d like to study them to a high level with a view to possibly going on to a PhD, this advanced four-year integrated Master's degree is for you.

The environment supports all aspects of our daily life but is also the source of some of the most complex and wide-ranging challenges facing humanity. The need for environmental scientists who can help us respond to these challenges and make a difference at local and global scales has never been greater. This degree will help you become one of these essential people.

At UEA, you’ll conduct experiments in our state-of-the-art laboratories, and develop highly valued transferable skills in data analysis, spatial visualisation and science communication. You'll also gain important field skills and have the exciting opportunity to embark on national and international fieldwork in places such as Greece, Spain, Scotland, Swaziland, and Peru.

Upon graduating, you'll be a highly trained environmental scientist, well-equipped to take up rewarding positions across the public and private sector where you can provide real world solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Check out Sam’s story, Air Quality Consultant, having graduated with a MSci in Environmental Sciences from UEA.

Disclaimer

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Our Environmental Sciences degree covers a wide range of topics from atmospheres and oceans to climate change and policy making. In Year 1, you will be introduced to a range of compulsory topics which will provide the foundation to your studies. Examples of these modules include Understanding the Dynamic Planet, Global Environmental Challenges and Numerical skills for Scientists. As your studies progress, you can begin to tailor your degree to your own interests. In Years 2 and 3, you will be able to choose the vast majority of your modules which include, Meteorology, Low Carbon Energy and Fossil Fuels. In your final year, you will complete an independent research project which matches your interests. You will also get the chance to study your choice of advanced level modules, with examples such as Environmental Pollution and Stable Isotope Geochemistry.