MEnv Physical Geography and Environment (with a placement year)
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) in Physical Geography and Environment (with a placement year), a geography degree focused on environmental processes and human-environment interactions. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and incorporates a dedicated placement year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Core Skills in Physical Geography, Environment, Development and Society, Ecological Principles, and Dynamic Earth. The second year examines processes via Water Environments, Glaciers, Ice Sheets and Climate Change, Engendering Change, and Research Skills and Project Design, alongside optional choices such as Geographical Information Systems. Fourth-year studies include Research Project, Natural Hazards and Mitigation, and Sustainability Clinic, with further study in optional modules like Atmosphere and Ocean Science. The final year concludes with advanced compulsory modules including MEnv Dissertation, MEnv Dissertation with Placement, and Environmental Management in Practice, alongside optional topics such as 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
- 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 Pollution
- Climate Science and Policy
- Spatial Analysis and Modelling for Flood Risk Management