Physical Geography and Environment with a placement year MEnv
University of York
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Master of Environmental Science - MEnv

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OCT-25

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OverviewUnderstanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability. Youll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that ...Read more

Overview

Understanding the physical environment and its effects on humans has never been more important than it is today to address the environmental challenges facing the world.

This course covers aspects of physical geography such as glaciers, rivers and coastal environments as well as environmental hazards. It also covers other aspects of geography such as climate change, ecology and sustainability.

You'll have opportunities to study the human impacts on the environment through modules that incorporate natural resource management and conservation, environmental policy and environmental economics.

Careers and skills

Your degree in physical geography and environment will help you become a numerate graduate with practical, applied skills. You'll also learn to communicate clearly in written reports and during oral presentations. Find out more about careers and employability.

Career opportunities

  • Environmental conservationist
  • Graduate policy analyst
  • Flood risk officer
  • Graduate environmental consultant
  • Environmental engineer
  • Oil and gas analyst

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11 Dec 23

Very well maintained campus and good resources for studying. Friendly staff and students, welcoming. Some areas to improve is cost of living support and housing..Read more

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£28,800 per year

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Full time annual fee would be 28800, Student would pay 20% in their year of Industry

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Physical Geography and Environment with a placement year MEnv
Very well maintained campus and good resources for studying. Friendly staff and students, welcoming. Some areas to improve is cost of living support and housing...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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