Environmental Science

Newcastle University

Our BSc Environmental Science degree is built around a distinctive competency-based approach, designed to ensure you’ll graduate with both the scientific knowledge and the practical skills employers value.Throughout your degree, you’ll learn from experts who are recognised internationally for their research and are committed to supporting your academic and professional development.You’ll explore key areas including ecosystem dynamics, oceanography, climate change, environmental law and sustainability, while developing expertise in data analysis, digital and geospatial technologies, field and laboratory methods, communication and problem-solving. These skills are embedded and assessed throughout the degree, allowing you to clearly track your professional development.From Stage 2, you can tailor your studies through pathways in Environment and Ecosystems or Environment and Society, aligning your degree with your interests and allowing you to specialise.An international field trip and a final-year independent research dissertation provide hands-on experience and specialist expertise, preparing you to succeed in environmental careers in a rapidly changing world.

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (Agriculture)