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Physical Geography and Environment MEnv

University of York

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  • Qualification

    Master of Environmental Science - MEnv

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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.

Course content

Physical Geography and Environment will develop your understanding of physical processes at work in our environment and how these are responding to our changing environments. The course will also give you the tools to develop sustainable solutions to environmental problems. For example, you will learn about the impact of humans on environmental resources, how climate change is impacting and changing landscapes and you will consider the changes needed to address complex sustainability problems.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

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.

Career opportunities

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

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 31,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : AAB

Essential Subjects: Geography or Geology plus one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology are essential.

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University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    33rd

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    42nd

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