Environmental Science MEnv
University of Sheffield
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Master of Environmental Science - MEnv

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Initially following the flexible structure of the BSc Environmental Science, this four-year integrated masters includes an additional year featuring an independent project of your choice. The course provides in-depth research and professional skills training.**Environmental science is a vital, rapidly evolving and in-demand subject exploring processes, ecosystems and environments on Earth.**One of the first degree programmes to be established in the subject, Sheffield remains at the leading ...Read more

Initially following the flexible structure of the BSc Environmental Science, this four-year integrated masters includes an additional year featuring an independent project of your choice. The course provides in-depth research and professional skills training.


Environmental science is a vital, rapidly evolving and in-demand subject exploring processes, ecosystems and environments on Earth.

One of the first degree programmes to be established in the subject, Sheffield remains at the leading edge of environmental science, with a blend of research-led teaching in the field and in the lab.Learning foundations in geography, earth science and biology, and choosing optional modules, will unlock a range of research specialisms such as global environmental change, conservation, sustainability and environmental quality and technology.This four year integrated masters course includes an in-depth research project in your final year.Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES) until 2026, this four-year physical geography course with an integrated masters is a blend of field-based learning, independent research and technical training. With environmental science now a rapidly evolving, in-demand discipline, you’ll find there is no shortage of careers in industry, research, conservation and ecology – to name a few.


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We cover field trip costs

- to ensure everyone has the chance to carry out fieldwork, all costs for the core residential field classes are met by the department. This includes the costs of travel, accommodation and food during your residential stay.-


Fully accredited

- the course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES) until 2026. That means our courses are high quality and provide excellent standards of professional development. Students are eligible to become student members of the IES – the first step toward achieving Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status.-


Student life

- get involved in GeogSoc and become part of one of the biggest societies at the University of Sheffield. Over 400 members enjoy socials, spending time in the Peak District, career and academic support, volunteering, sports and more.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
Environmental Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Environmental Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Environmental Sciences graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
B
Bronwen
27 Feb 24

It has good study spaces. It can be difficult to get in contact with support services...Read more

A
Alfred
27 Feb 24

Really nice campus, great academic facilities. It would be better to have more/improved sports facilities such as multiple gyms or a swimming pool...Read more

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

B Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

including a science subject

B in a science subject + AAABB at Scottish Highers

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include units in science) and 9 at Merit

with 5 in a HL science subject

including a science subject

+ A in an A Level science subject

in a relevant subject

+ AA including a science subject at A Level

Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Science reviews

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Bronwen
27 Feb 24
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
It has good study spaces. It can be difficult to get in contact with support services....
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Alfred
27 Feb 24
Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
Really nice campus, great academic facilities. It would be better to have more/improved sports facilities such as multiple gyms or a swimming pool....
Read more
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University of Sheffield
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