Environmental Science with Foundation Year

Environmental scientists tackle global challenges. Gain skills to address issues like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. With hands-on lab and field training, you’ll graduate ready to lead in conservation, sustainability and more.

Out in the field
From your very first month, you’ll be out in the field applying what you learn to real-world environments. Through hands-on fieldwork across the UK and overseas, you’ll explore diverse landscapes and tackle local and global environmental, social and geographical issues – turning theory into impactful, practical experience.

50 years of impact
Join one of the UK’s longest-running and most respected programmes in the field. Since 1973, over 6,000 graduates have gone on to shape impactful careers – proof of a degree built on practical learning, innovation and a legacy of real-world influence.

Real-word experience
Combine theory with hands-on learning in labs and the field. Choose a 6-week or 6–12 month placement in the UK, EU, or beyond to gain experience, boost confidence and grow your network through our strong alumni, employer and research connections.

This course is for you if...

• you don’t currently meet the entry requirements or have been out of education for a while

• you’re passionate about understanding and addressing today’s most pressing global challenges

• you want to gain specialist and transferable skills that are in high demand across a range of sectors

• you're interested in gaining hands-on fieldwork experience.

Course Modules

Foundation year
Your Foundation Year will equip you with the study skills and knowledge to successfully progress onto your chosen degree programme. You will gain an understanding of core concepts in environmental science, chemistry, biology and mathematics. Working alongside an interdisciplinary cohort of students, you will explore the global challenges that we face as society today. Teaching will consist of a combination of hands-on practical work, lectures, small-group learning and fieldwork.

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