IELTs 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each component
The course explores environmental issues including natural resources, waste management, conservation, and sustainability. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, meaning you’ll graduate with a degree recognised and valued by the industry.
Why choose this course?
You'll be based at our Brackenhurst Campus – the perfect place to put theory into practice. From geographical information system (GIS) mapping, and renewable energy solutions to conservation methods and weather monitoring, there's a huge range of professional tools, technology and facilities on your doorstep.
Get the best of both worlds! Immerse yourself in the subject in our outdoor classroom at Brackenhurst, but still be completely connected to all the events, entertainment, clubs and societies that Nottingham has to offer.
Study at one of the UK's most environmentally friendly universities – NTU has achieved the EcoCampus Platinum award and invested in many environmental-impact innovations.
Put your learning into practice and boost your appeal to employers with a work placement.
Take advantage of subsidised field trips as part of your course fee.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
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Year One
Principles of Environmental Science
Principles of Ecology
Biodiversity Conservation
Introduction to Global Environmental Issues
Introduction to Earth Science
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms
Year Two
Experimental Design and Analysis
Law and Policy
Environmental Monitoring and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Technical Skills
Sustainability
Living with Climate Change
Year Three
Placement year for students on the four-year course.
Final year
Dissertation
Frontiers in Environmental Biogeochemistry
Innovations in Energy
Natural Resource Management
Example optional modules (choose one of the following):
Your future career
As one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including research methodology, problem-solving and attention to detail, in addition to the specific knowledge and skills relevant to an Environmental Science degree.
The skills and knowledge acquired will equip you to pursue a career within organisations concerned with sustainable energy use and generation, the protection of natural resources, and environmental conservation.
Our graduates have gone on to work for many different employers such as:
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Environment Agency
local government
environmental consultancies
conservation agencies
private companies.
You could also progress on to postgraduate study.
Placement opportunities
You can choose to take an optional placement year in industry at the end of your second year of study. This work experience will enable you to develop your skills and put your knowledge into practice in a working environment. This experience is highly valued by future employers.
Previous students have undertaken placements in organisations such as:
Environment Agency
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Severn Trent Water
British Geological Survey
Wildlife Trusts.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
