MEnv Environmental Science
Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two of the following science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences IB: 34 points including two of the following science subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences 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) in Environmental Science, an environmental science degree focusing on earth systems, human impacts, and sustainability. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. This four-year undergraduate programme holds accreditation from the Institution of Environmental Sciences. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Environmental Chemistry, Ecological Principles, and Dynamic Earth. The second year introduces deeper study with compulsory components including Climate Science, Applied Environmental Science, and Research Skills and Project Design, alongside optional choices like Geographical Information Systems and Ecosystem Management and Conservation. The third year centres on investigations via compulsory modules like Research Project and Sustainability Clinic, complemented by optional studies in areas such as Energy Transitions and Low Carbon Futures and Atmosphere and Ocean Science. The final fourth year concludes with advanced compulsory work including MEnv Dissertation and Environmental Management in Practice, with further specialisation available through options like Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health and Business and the Environment.
Modules
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environment, Development and Society
- Ecological Principles
- Introduction to Global Challenges
- Introduction to Research Skills
- Dynamic Earth
- Climate Science
- Applied Environmental Science
- 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
- Frontiers in Environmental Science
- 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
- Environmental Management in Practice
- Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health
- Business and the Environment
- Ecosystem Services, Conservation and Protection
- Monitoring and Control of Pollutants
- Climate Science and Policy
- Spatial Analysis and Modelling for Flood Risk Management