MEnv (Hons) Environment, Economics and Ecology

The MEnv in Environment, Economics, and Ecology degree offered by the University of York integrates environmental understanding grounded in the physical sciences with study of the social and economic bases of planning and managing sustainable development. The course runs for four years, offering a mix of field studies, practicals, tutorials, lectures, and seminars.Course Content: The course is designed to cover topics such as environmental science, economics, ecology, conservation, pollution, and global environmental change. Students will also learn about social sciences including economics and social policy, using these tools to understand the practical consequences of the 'big ideas' in environmental science. The fourth year of the course incorporates a major research project that can be field, laboratory, or desk-based.Key Modules: Some of the core modules covered in this course include 'Introduction to Conservation Biology', 'Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate', 'Introduction to Chemical Analysis', 'Environmental Field Project', 'Development and the Environment', and 'Environmental Law and Management'. There are several optional modules like 'Wildlife Conservation', 'Community Ecology and Ecosystems', 'Environmental Politics and Policymaking' among others.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.Future Careers: Graduates of this program may find employment in a variety of sectors such as environmental consultancy, conservation, government agencies, non-profit environmental organizations, journalism, academia, and further education. They may also work in roles including Environmental Consultant, Nature Conservation Officer, Sustainability Consultant, Ecologist, and Water Quality Scientist among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.