MEnv 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
MEnv (Hons) Environment, Economics and Ecology (with a placement year) is a geography degree examining the connections between human and natural systems, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. This five-year programme includes an integrated professional placement year and holds accreditation from the Institution of Environmental Sciences. The first year covers core foundations through Economics Principles, Ecological Principles, and Introduction to Research Skills. The second year builds competence with modules such as Enhancing Biodiversity, Applied Ecological Economics, and Research Skills and Project Design, alongside optional studies like Megacities and Urbanisation or Geographical Information Systems. Year 4 introduces compulsory study including Natural Resource Economics, Sustainability Clinic, and a Research Project, with optional modules covering areas such as Atmosphere and Ocean Science. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent research through the MEnv Dissertation with Placement and Environmental Management in Practice, complemented by optional choices like Climate Science and Policy.
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)
- MEnv Dissertation
- MEnv Dissertation with Placement
- Environmental Management in Practice
- Business and the Environment
- Ecosystem Services, Conservation and Protection
- Applied Economic Methods
- Climate Science and Policy
- Spatial Analysis & Modelling for Flood Risk Management