BSc Environment, Economics and Ecology (with a placement year)
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology IB: 34 points including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics or Psychology at Higher level BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level Your combination of qualifications must meet the essential subject requirements for the course. Contact ug-admissions@york.ac.uk if you require further guidance.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Environment, Economics and Ecology (with a placement year) is an undergraduate degree in the geography subject area. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences and includes an integrated placement year. The first year covers foundational principles through Economics Principles, Ecological Principles, Environment, Development, and Society, and Introduction to Global Challenges. The second year builds on this with compulsory modules such as Enhancing Biodiversity, Applied Ecological Economics, Engendering Change, and Research Skills and Project Design, alongside optional modules including Megacities and Urbanisation and Geographical Information Systems. The final year comprises compulsory modules such as Research Project, Natural Resource Economics, and Sustainability Clinic, with optional choices spanning Energy Transitions and Low Carbon Futures and Atmosphere and Ocean Science.
Modules
- Economics Principles
- Ecological Principles
- Environment, Development, and Society
- Introduction to Global Challenges
- Introduction to Research Skills
- Economics of Sustainable Development
- Enhancing Biodiversity
- Applied Ecological Economics
- Engendering Change
- Research Skills and Project Design
- Megacities and Urbanisation
- Ecosystem Management and Conservation
- Food, Space, Culture and Society
- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
- Geographical Information Systems
- Solving Environmental Problems with Code
- Research Project
- Natural Resource Economics
- Sustainability Clinic
- Energy Transitions and Low Carbon Futures
- Atmosphere and Ocean Science
- Biodiversity and Society
- Pollution: Monitoring Assessment and Control
- Land Use Change and Management: A Global Perspective
- Tackling Britain’s Environmental Challenges (field course)