Environmental Science: Water and the Environment

University of Southampton

Summary:Take on the environmental challenges shaping our world. On this Environmental Science degree, you will explore how science can be applied to protect the planet and create sustainable solutions for the future.Choose the direction that matters to you. With specialist pathways including Business and the Environment, Biodiversity and Conservation, Environmental Change, Water and the Environment, and Sustainability, you can shape your degree around your interests and ambitions.By combining subjects such as environmental science, geography, ecology, geology, and oceanography, you will build a broad and connected understanding of global issues and how to respond to them.Key features of the course:Specialise in your chosen pathway while exploring a wide range of subjects, tailoring your degree to your interests and career goals.Develop the knowledge and skills to tackle complex environmental challenges, combining theory with practical and project-based learning.Gain real-world experience through applied learning, preparing you for careers in areas such as environmental management and conservation.Join a university where 100% of Environmental Science graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/22 and 2022/23, published 2024 and 2025 respectively).Partnership ProjectsOur Partnership Projects initiative gives you the opportunity to complete a Policy, Practice or Industry dissertation in collaboration with an external organisation.You’ll work on a real brief set by the partner, applying your knowledge to a defined challenge.Projects may include:• ecological field studies• social research into community sustainability initiatives• identifying new locations for environmental or social charity workYour research will focus on real-world issues and contribute to practical outcomes.Student support:Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, helping you make informed choices about your modules and future career.You will be part of a supportive learning environment where you can develop your skills, confidence and direction.Further information:This course prepares you for a wide range of careers across the environmental sector, with the flexibility to tailor your studies as your interests develop.

Geography and Environmental Science