Natural Sciences (Environmental Science) (Q64-ENV)

Take a holistic view of our natural environment in this specialist environmental science route through our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences. You’ll investigate global warming, water resources, pollution, conservation, and the impacts of human activity, linking scientific knowledge with sustainability challenges. Developing practical, analytical, and interpretive skills through data analysis and research projects, you’ll learn to assess complex environmental issues. This route prepares you for careers or further study in environmental management, policy, conservation, or research, providing a deep understanding of how natural systems function and interact in a changing world.

Key features of the course

• Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS)

• Explore the complex relationships between humans and the environment

• Develop your understanding of environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity, water resource use, waste management and renewable energy

• Develop your skills in thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to environmental issues and debates

• Carry out practical environmental science projects, including optional attendance at field schools

Course Modules

This natural sciences degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll study two 60-credit modules, introducing you to many branches of science and exploring the ideas that underpin the study of science at a higher level.

Stage 2: You’ll study a 60-credit core environment science module that investigates our planet and how we affect it, and choose 60 credits of complementary option modules.

Stage 3: You’ll study a 60-credit interdisciplinary environment module, choose a 30-credit complementary option module, and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.