Environmental Science

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference in the world?

Develop scientific and practical skills to tackle environmental challenges, focusing on the impact of human activity on the natural world. Prepare for careers in environmental consultancy, policy-making and sustainability.

Environmental scientists can help to combat the emerging environmental crises by understanding the physical world and taking a multidisciplinary approach to develop new ways to forge a more sustainable planet.

Gain the skills to tackle environmental challenges using leading science and technology. This course blends fieldwork, laboratory skills and practical experience with industry-standard technology.

• Practical learning: get hands-on experience through fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and advanced technologies like Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

• Industry-focused skills and facilities: develop expertise in environmental monitoring, sustainability and data analysis, and access industry-standard tools.

• Global and local perspective: explore environmental challenges through UK and international field trips, research projects and industry placements.

Key Course Benefits

The Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) course is designed to give you a deep understanding of the environment and the skills to tackle real-world challenges.
Your first year will dive into the basic principles of environmental science and explore current issues like climate change and conservation. In the second year, you’ll dig deeper into key concepts, theories, and debates that shape the field. Final year study involves applying what you've learned to real-world problems, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This course doesn’t just teach you the science—it equips you with the practical, technical, and transferable skills that employers are looking for. Whether it’s fieldwork, data analysis, or teamwork, you’ll graduate with the tools you need to succeed in a variety of environmental careers.

If you want a degree that combines a passion for the planet with the skills to protect it, this course is for you.

This course offers you:

• Sector-Leading Research & Cutting-Edge Knowledge: you will benefit from our environmental research, enabling you to engage with the latest scientific discoveries and innovations. The course ensures you develop a deep understanding of universal principles and theories that underpin environmental science, preparing you to contribute to the field at a high level.

• Experienced Faculty & Industry Experts: learn from experienced academic staff with strong ties to industry, government and non-governmental organisations, the school provides insights into both academic research and real-world applications, ensuring that you are learning the most current and practical approaches to environmental challenges.

• Practical Skills & Research Experience: You’ll develop subject-specific skills by engaging with field-based research and diverse techniques for collecting, analysing and communicating environmental information. From research design to execution, the program emphasises practical skills, making you a capable researcher ready to address complex environmental issues.

• Common First Year: Interdisciplinary Learning: in your first year, you will participate in an interdisciplinary programme, learning alongside students in related fields. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a broad understanding of environmental issues and enhances your ability to apply knowledge across multiple sectors.

• Placement Year Opportunities & Industry Connections: Coventry’s strong links with industry offer students opportunities for placements, providing real-world experience in applying environmental science principles and research skills. This hands-on experience ensures that you graduate with the technical and transferable skills employers are looking for.