Environmental Science University of Southampton

Overview

The  Environmental Science MEnvSci course offered by the University of Southampton provides an interdisciplinary approach to solving our environmental challenges. It combines subjects, such as geography, ecology, law and oceanography and consists of theory with practical and project work.

At the start of the course, you'll choose one of 4 specialist pathways. This will give you control over your degree and career route. You can change your pathway at the end of the first year.

You can choose to specialise in:

• Aquatic Environments and Resources
• Environmental Change
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Sustainable Environmental Management

The wide range of fieldwork will give you the skills to collect and analyse data. Previous field trips have used drones for remote sensing and studied salt marsh vegetation.

As part of this course you can:

• use computer-based geographical information systems
• use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab and remote sensing equipment
• learn to apply quantitative analysis and field research techniques
• undertake advanced research projects
• boost your skills and employability with a work-based learning module
• join our award-winning Enactus society
• choose to spend a year in employment

Career Opportunities

As an MEnvSci in Environmental Science graduate, you'll have many career fields available, these could include:

• carbon management
• biodiversity
• water management
• environmental consultancy
• sustainability strategy and policy
• nature conservation
• waste management

Recent Environmental Science graduates are employed at organisations including:

• AECOM
• BP
• DEFRA
• Environment Agency
• Natural England
• WWF

Accreditation

• This degree is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).