Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

Course summary

• Take part in residential field courses and local day visits.
• Develop your research and scientific skills in the laboratory and through fieldwork.
• Prepare for a successful future career by developing a wide range of graduate attributes alongside your environmental knowledge.
• Study a course accredited by the Landscape Institute and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.
• Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available for European placements.

Gain an understanding of the key issues in environmental science, studying principles from both the natural and the social sciences. You are taught by experts who will provide you with opportunities to apply your learning in the real world – both in the laboratory and through field trips and day visits.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Our enthusiastic staff have all worked or carried out research in the field of environmental science. We encourage you to become an active, self-directed learner, preparing you for whatever you choose to do after your degree. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand

• the interactions between natural systems
• past, present and future human influences on the environment
• the monitoring and management of natural and human-induced environmental changes
• the sustainable management of natural resources, waste and energy.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a successful future career in a variety of areas including

• environmental and ecological consultancies
• water, energy and other utility companies
• geographical information systems (GIS)
• local and national government
• international organisations
• education
• further study and research