MA (Hons) Environmental Science and Geography
Analyse and understand major challenges facing the world, and develop creative skills in problem solving, presentation, and communication.The MA version of this course also allows you to study modules from other subjects such as History, English, Philosophy, and Politics.You will focus on topical and relevant issues such as climate change, pollution of land and water and the management of natural resources.In Environmental Science, you will gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the large-scale challenges facing human existence on earth.In Geography you will study both social and physical sciences across three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips, and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.Our course covers areas including:hydrologyremote sensinggeologygeomorphologyoceanography and physicsenvironmental planning and managementlife sciences including chemistry and biologyLaboratories, field equipment, and specialist software like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and R-statistics will support your learning.The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.
Analyse and understand major challenges facing the world, and develop creative skills in problem solving, presentation, and communication.The MA version of this course also allows you to study modules from other subjects such as History, English, Philosophy, and Politics.You will focus on topical and relevant issues such as climate change, pollution of land and water and the management of natural resources.In Environmental Science, you will gain the knowledge and skills to help build a cleaner future and address the large-scale challenges facing human existence on earth.In Geography you will study both social and physical sciences across three broad themes: creating just communities and places, shaping environmental futures, and geospatial and digital methods.You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips, and to work with partner organisations to help them solve problems that they are currently facing.Our course covers areas including:hydrologyremote sensinggeologygeomorphologyoceanography and physicsenvironmental planning and managementlife sciences including chemistry and biologyLaboratories, field equipment, and specialist software like GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and R-statistics will support your learning.The student-led Geography and Environmental Society also has a programme of activities to help you become part of our community.
