MEnv Environmental Science (with a placement year)
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) Environmental Science (with a placement year), an environmental science degree centred on natural systems and human impacts. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences and includes a professional placement year. The first year covers the foundations through Environmental Chemistry, Ecological Principles, and Dynamic Earth. The second year introduces Climate Science, Applied Environmental Science, and Research Skills and Project Design, alongside optional modules such as Megacities and Urbanisation and Geographical Information Systems. Year 4 involves compulsory study in Research Project and Frontiers in Environmental Science, with optional topics including Energy Transitions and Low Carbon Futures and Pollution: Monitoring, Assessment and Control. The final year comprises the MEnv Dissertation, Environmental Management in Practice, and optional areas such as Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health and Climate Science and Policy.
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
- MEnv Dissertation with Placement
- 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