Environmental Science - MSci
University of Birmingham
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Join us and make a difference, develop your understanding of environmental issues and learn skills to tackle global challenges sustainably. Cultivate the knowledge to predict and mitigate complex environmental challenges. The Environmental Science MSci degree includes a 4th year for specialisation in your areas of interest. You’ll gain skills to understand, predict, and mitigate environmental impacts, preparing you for global environmental management and protection roles. Global fieldwork ...Read more

Join us and make a difference, develop your understanding of environmental issues and learn skills to tackle global challenges sustainably. Cultivate the knowledge to predict and mitigate complex environmental challenges. The Environmental Science MSci degree includes a 4th year for specialisation in your areas of interest. You’ll gain skills to understand, predict, and mitigate environmental impacts, preparing you for global environmental management and protection roles. Global fieldwork opportunities - exciting opportunities for you to explore the world through field trips, in diverse locations such as Germany, Switzerland, Wales and the Peak District. Compulsory travel and accommodation costs are covered so that you can focus on getting the most out of your experience. Real-world connections – our relationships with industry such as Public Health England, the Environment Agency and Wildlife Trusts provide research opportunities for student projects, and mean you’ll graduate with directly applicable skills to those needed by top employers in the field. Facilities fit for the future – our resources include an ‘eco lab’ for the study of river systems, and the BiFOR facility in Stafford dedicated to advancing our understanding of how forests respond to environmental changes. Accreditation - Our programmes in Environmental Science are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), meaning they meet high standards for teaching and learning, and develop graduates ready for the world of work. The Environmental Science degree assessment methods vary by module and may include individual or group projects, exams, oral presentations, library or web-based research, and fieldwork assessments. At the start of each module, you'll receive details on assessment methods and timelines. Feedback is provided within four weeks to help you improve for future modules. This programme is accredited by the Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education (CEDHE), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).

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Alicia
10 Dec 25

The green areas are great, there’s so many free events and opportunities. Any course takes me on a free field trip eg switzerland. There’s free pizza every wednesday, and the..Read more

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Isobel
10 Dec 25

The facilities are amazing and the support provided is really good. There is nothing i would..Read more

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Alicia
10 Dec 25
Environmental Science
The green areas are great, there’s so many free events and opportunities. Any course takes me on a free field trip eg switzerland. There’s free pizza every wednesday, and the...
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Isobel
10 Dec 25
Environmental Science
The facilities are amazing and the support provided is really good. There is nothing i would...
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