MSci (Hons) in Environmental Science, Lancaster University

This flexible Environmental Science programme combines various scientific disciplines to develop a degree tailored to your interests and career goals. You will learn about individual components of the Earth system, such as the atmosphere, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and the role of living organisms in the biosphere. A key focus is on how human activity modifies these natural environments. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from teaching by internationally-renowned academics and access to state-of-the-art laboratories. In your first year, core themes include hydrology, flood risk, weather, and climate. The second year builds on these themes with practical fieldwork in places like the Lake District and opportunities for various field trips elsewhere. You will begin to specialise from the second year by choosing modules aligned with your interests, such as energy, ecology, or remote sensing. Your third year offers the chance to undertake a substantial dissertation, with options for fieldwork, laboratory, or computer modelling research. The programme emphasizes transferable skills like communication, data handling, and environmental sampling, preparing you for a diverse range of careers.