Environmental Science University of Leicester

Overview

This Environmental Science degree at the University of Leicester  provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth, its living systems, and the complexity of environmental-societal interactions. 

Environmental scientists will develop a robust understanding of the science underpinning the environmental and ecological challenges of the twenty-first century, such as climate change, pollution, conservation and natural resource management.

Key facts

• Drawing on material from Physical and Human Geography, Geosciences and Biological Sciences, students construct a degree with their own specialisms and foci, within an overall Environmental Science umbrella.

• This knowledge is supported by the development of core competencies in a range of laboratory, field and IT methods. Throughout, this course contains options for UK and international residential fieldwork. 

• This new degree is designed to provide students with the critical skills to tackle the full scope the environmental challenges we face and contains extensive optionality.

Careers and employability

• Geography and Environmental Scientists are highly competitive in the job market as their degrees furnish them with a range of highly sought-after skills. 

• As well as studying topics that consider all of the major global challenges of the 21st century, our graduates are equipped with a range of subject specific and transferable skills (e.g. teamwork, communication, resilience, planning, problem solving).

Key statistics

• 97% of graduates in work or further study after 15 months

• Average salary 10 years after graduation is £40,100

• Recent employers include: Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, Aon, National Library of Scotland, KPMG, NHS, Cabinet Office, Department of Work and Pensions, HSBC