Study Environmental Science at a global University in 2020

A degree in Environmental Science from Birmingham won’t just lead to a job – it will take you to a career in which you can make a real difference to global environmental challenges.

Learn more about our courses:

• BSc Environmental Science (Hons) 
• BSc Environmental Science with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
• BSc Environmental Science with Professional Placement Abroad BSc (Hons)
• MSci Environmental Science (Hons)

The programmes, which provides plenty of choice and flexibility, are designed around three key themes - understanding environmental processes and systems; investigating changes and impacts; and enabling their prediction and mitigation.

Our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).

Fieldwork

Fieldwork is an essential element of our Environmental Science degree programme, and here at Birmingham we have an outstanding reputation for providing students with high quality field training. The costs of travel and accommodation on all compulsory field courses will be covered by the University.

Recent fieldwork destinations have included The Peak District, Wales and Tenerife.

Watch our video to see what's it's like on an Environmental Science fieldtrip in the Peak District.

Why Birmingham?

Join our community of over 5000 international students from 150 countries worldwide. 

It's an exciting time to join us, here are just a few reasons why we think Birmingham is the right choice for you:

• Employability - Our Earth and Environmental Science graduates are highly employable with 100% in jobs or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016/17)
• Accreditation – Our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) highlighting our academic excellence and our programmes’ professional relevance and applicability to the workplace.
• UK top 10 for Geography and Environmental Studies in The Times Good University Guide 2019
• World top 150 for Environmental Sciences in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2019
• Fieldwork – Fieldwork is an essential element of our degree programmes, and we have an outstanding reputation for providing students with high quality field training. The costs of travel and accommodation on all compulsory field courses will be covered by the University. Recent destinations have included the Peak District, Tenerife, and Wales.
• Facilities – State-of-the-art laboratories including an ‘eco lab’ for the study of river systems, soon to open its doors.
• Research projects - we have extensive links with industry including Public Health England, the Environment Agency and the Wildlife Trusts. These links provide opportunities for our students’ individual research projects.

My favourite things...

Students from around the world tell us their favourite things about living and studying at the University of Birmingham