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Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary field that examines the natural environment and the complex interactions between human activities and the Earth's systems. As global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and resource management become increasingly important, environmental scientists play a vital role in developing sustainable solutions to protect the planet and support future generations.

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What will you learn?

  • Develop a strong understanding of environmental systems, including ecosystems, climate, geology and natural resources.

  • Study the causes and impacts of environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, habitat loss and resource depletion.

  • Learn how to collect, analyse and interpret environmental data using scientific methods.

  • Gain practical experience through laboratory work, field studies and environmental monitoring.

  • Explore topics such as conservation, sustainability, renewable energy, environmental policy and ecosystem management.

  • Develop skills in geographical information systems (GIS), environmental assessment and data analysis.

  • Understand the social, economic and political factors that influence environmental decision-making.

  • Build critical thinking, research, communication and problem-solving skills to address complex environmental issues.

Career Prospects

Graduates in Environmental Sciences are well positioned for careers across environmental, scientific, governmental and commercial sectors. 

 

Career opportunities include:

  • Environmental Consultant

  • Sustainability Officer

  • Environmental Scientist

  • Conservation Officer

  • Climate Change Analyst

  • Environmental Policy Adviser

  • Ecologist

  • Environmental Monitoring Specialist

  • Natural Resource Manager

  • Waste and Resource Management Specialist

  • Renewable Energy Consultant

  • Environmental Research Scientist

 

Many students also progress to postgraduate study in fields such as environmental management, climate science, conservation biology, sustainability, renewable energy, environmental policy and ecological research.

Universities to look for:

  • University of Oxford

  • University of Cambridge

  • Imperial College London

  • University of Exeter

  • University College London (UCL)

  • University of Leeds

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • The University of Manchester

  • Lancaster University

  • Newcastle University

  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Birmingham

  • Queen's University Belfast

  • The University of Sheffield

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Reading

  • Cranfield University

  • University of Southampton

  • University of York

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Aberdeen

  • King's College London

  • University of Plymouth

  • Cardiff University

  • University of Bath

  • Loughborough University

  • University of Liverpool 

  • Swansea University

  • University of Surrey

  • London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

  • Bangor University

  • University of St Andrews

  • Heriot-Watt University

  • University of Sussex

  • Durham University

  • The University of Warwick

  • University of Strathclyde

  • Brunel University of London

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • University of Hull

  • Queen Mary University of London

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University of Stirling

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