Environmental Sciences

Course Overview

Why MSci Environmental Sciences at UEA?

We're proud to be one of the largest and oldest schools of Environmental Sciences anywhere in Europe. Here, we’ll help you understand environmental challenges, think of sustainable solutions, and learn how people can influence big decisions that affect the planet.

Why choose UEA

• World-leading experts: Learn from leading scientists who study and solve real environmental problems at a school ranked first in the UK for research

• Exceptional fieldwork and placement Opportunities: Explore real-world environmental challenges in locations including the North Norfolk coast, the Lake District, Devon, and Greece

• Flexible, interdisciplinary learning: With a wide variety of optional modules to choose from, you get to focus on the environmental challenges you’re most passionate about

What are Environmental Sciences?

Immersed in the heart of our Green Flag awarded 130-acre verdant Norwich campus, this highly flexible degree programme explores 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.

You’ll explore the climate and biodiversity crises, consider solutions and strategies for reaching Net Zero, and examine changes in water sources and weather, alongside energy systems and sustainability in everyday life.

Whether you’re from a science or geography background or just have a natural curiosity about the world around you, this degree offers a profound knowledge about the planet Earth and equips you with skills and theories required to address environmental challenges.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Course Modules

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.