MEnv Physical Geography and Environment
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Geography or Geology ABB including Geography or Geology plus a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences IB: 35 points including 5 in Geography at Higher Level or; 34 points including 5 in Geography at Higher Level plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences) at Higher level. BTEC: DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A level Geography or Geology. If you are studying for the BTEC National Extended Diploma or a different combination of A levels and BTEC qualifications please contact us at ug-admissions@york.ac.uk for advice.
About this course
MEnv (Hons) Physical Geography and Environment, a geography degree focused on the physical environment, environmental processes, and human interactions. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and includes substantial project work. The first year covers core topics through Core Skills in Physical Geography, Environment, Development and Society, Ecological Principles, and Introduction to Global Challenges. The second year examines specific physical systems and research design through modules such as Water Environments, Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Climate Change, Engendering Change, and Research Skills and Project Design, alongside optional choices like Megacities and Urbanisation or Geographical Information Systems. The third year builds advanced competence with compulsory modules including Research Project, Natural Hazards and Mitigation, 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 centers on advanced research and practice through the MEnv Dissertation and Environmental Management in Practice, with further options spanning Ecotoxicology and Environmental Health and Climate Science and Policy.
Modules
- Core Skills in Physical Geography
- Environment, Development and Society
- Ecological Principles
- Introduction to Global Challenges
- Introduction to Research Skills
- Dynamic Earth
- Water Environments
- Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Climate Change
- 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 Hazards and Mitigation
- 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 Pollution
- Climate Science and Policy
- Spatial Analysis and Modelling for Flood Risk Management