Environmental Science MEnvSci

at University of Sheffield

First year

Core modules:

• Climate Change and Sustainability
• Global Biogeochemical Cycles
• Ecosystems and Environment Field Course
• Principles of Ecology and Conservation
• Skills for Environmental Scientists
• Earth, Wind, Ice and Fire
• Geographical Skills for Environmental Science

Second year

Core modules:

• Data Analysis
• Geographical Information Systems and Earth Observation
• Environmental Pollution and Quality
• Putting Physical and Environmental Geographies into Practice

Third year

Core modules:

• Issues in Environmental Science
• Professional Skills for Environmental Science

Fourth year

In your fourth year, you can choose between two routes: Environmental Geosciences or Environmental Biosciences.

Core modules (Environmental Geosciences):

• Research Design in Physical Geography and Environmental Science
• Research Project

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAB including Biology and a second science

A Levels + additional qualifications ABB, including Biology and a second science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Biology and a second science + A in Core Maths

International Baccalaureate 34, with 6, 5 in Higher Level Biology and a second science

BTEC Extended Diploma RQF: DDD in Applied Science or Forensic Science, including modules in Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Practical Chemical Analysis, and no more than one of the following: Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis, Forensic Fire Investigation or Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation

Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAABB + AB, including Biology and a second science

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA in Biology and a second science

Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 credits at Distinction (to include Chemistry and Biology units) and 9 credits at Merit + interview

Other requirements

• Science subjects include Geography (preferred subject), Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics or Physics

• GCSE Maths grade 4/C

English language requirements 
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250 annual tuition fee

Overseas students
£22,520 annual tuition fee

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Recent graduates have gone on to careers in environmental consultancy and policy, sustainable energy, and land remediation and conservation. Our environmental science degrees are also a strong foundation for careers in other sectors including tech and coding, consultancy and business, financial services, policy and government.