About Environmental Science, BSc (Hons) - at Keele University

What actions can you take to create positive environmental change? What can be done to address problems such as climate change? Find the answers on our Environmental Science BSc. You'll deepen your scientific knowledge, gain awareness of social, economic and ethical issues, and develop practical skills through fieldwork, laboratory activities and work placements.

This comprehensive approach will prepare you to become a highly employable environmental scientist, in a variety of careers. Course overview From global warming to loss of biodiversity, our planet is facing massive environmental threats. What measures can we take to counteract the ongoing damage caused by human activities? Enhance your understanding of our fragile natural environment with our Environmental Science degree, equipping you to tackle these challenges and contribute to a healthier planet for all.

The programme has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation in environmental science in your first year, preparing you for advanced study in years two and three. You will study themes such as environmental change, human environmental impacts, Geographical Information Systems, environmental impact assessment and sustainability, environmental ethics, and sustainability practices. As an interdisciplinary subject, environmental science draws on subjects including biology, chemistry, geology and ecology, helping you to analyse environmental systems and confront ecological challenges. Employability is embedded into our curriculum, and we place a strong emphasis on developing your practical skills through fieldwork, collaborative projects and real-world problem-solving.

You will gain hands-on practical skills using equipment, samples and digital resources in our state-of-the-art Central Science Labs and master different fieldwork skills through various residential and one day field courses. Our programme offers study abroad and work placement options and you will benefit from our strong links with industry. These experiences allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings and learn from industry experts. In your final year, you'll have the chance to earn a Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) , highly regarded by employers.

Keele is a leader in sustainability education , and our campus serves as a ‘living laboratory,' with 600 acres of natural environments for fieldwork. From our lake system and extensive woodlands, to the mining and industrial heritage of the local area, we offer opportunities to study in an authentic environment while practicing sustainability, preparing you to thrive in your future career. Related courses Environmental Science and Geography Environment and Sustainability Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Conservation with Integrated Master's Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) and The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Enhance your employability with our study abroad and work placement options Environmental Science at Keele is Top 10 in the UK for student positivity* NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS No prior knowledge of A Level biology, chemistry or geography is required Top 20 in the UK for Earth and Marine Science (Guardian University Guide, 2025) For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.

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