What is Environmental Science?

A better understanding of the Earth's physical and chemical processes is an important and much-valued skill in the study of the environment. The BSc Environmental Science offers students a broad perspective on the ways in which different aspects of our environment interact, whilst also equipping them with the relevant skills to become effective environmental manager. Students on this programme develop a broad applied understanding of the scientific issues and of the techniques used to underpin environmental study.

Five specialist pathways run through all levels of study: Earth System Science, Atmospheric Processes, Water Science, Biogeoscience and Ecology and Environmental Management.In every year of study, the programme focuses on the use of relevant scientific principles and on providing you with the skills you need to respond to issues of interest to policy makers, non-governmental organisations, industry and the wider public.

Why study Environmental Science?

The course at Leeds University draws on expertise from across the School to offer applied interdisciplinary insights into the study of real-world environmental problems. You can expect to be in frequent contact with practising experts from the many environmental fields represented by the School’s staff and visitors from outside the University.

You will be expected to deal with the wide range of issues confronting environmental managers or aid workers. The skills you learn will help you to apply the sophisticated techniques available to environmental scientists for solving environmental problems. At the end of the course you will have a thorough command of the subject and of transferable and environmental skills, and you will be well-placed to enter employment or postgraduate education.

Programme Options include a Study Year Abroad and a Year in Industry. From September 2011 applicants are able to apply directly to our Industrial options; see the Year in Industry tab for more information and the appropriate UCAS code.