MEnv (Hons) Environmental Science

The Masters in Environmental Science (MEnv) at University of York is a four-year integrated masters degree programme that blends natural science perspectives on environmental processes with an investigation into the social, economic, and political factors that drive environmental change. The programme allows students to broaden their academic horizons, enhancing future career prospects in a wide range of sectors and roles within the environment industry.Course Content: The MEnv Environmental Science course is taught by leading experts in their fields and involves a wide range of teaching methods. Students study fundamentals of earth science, biology, and chemistry and develop practical skills through field courses and laboratory work. The first two years provide a solid foundation in the scientific and social aspects of environmental issues. The third, and fourth years, containing a mix of core modules and specialist options, enable students to focus their studies on areas in environmental science that are interesting to them.Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Essential Environmental Science, Atmosphere and Oceans, Evolution and Biodiversity, Environmental Hazards, Environmental Consultancy, Urban Environment, Global Change Biology, Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, and Sustainable Solutions.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).Future Careers: Graduates from this course pursue occupations in environmental consultancy, conservation and biodiversity management, research science, education, public sector management, national and international policy and NGO work, and corporate sector roles focusing on environment, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.