Course summary

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference in the world? Environmental scientists can help to combat the emerging environmental crises by understanding the physical world and taking a multidisciplinary approach to develop new ways to forge a more sustainable planet. Key Course Benefits The Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) course is designed to give you a deep understanding of the environment and the skills to tackle real-world challenges. Your first year will dive into the basic principles of environmental science and explore current issues like climate change and conservation. In the second year, you’ll dig deeper into key concepts, theories, and debates that shape the field. Final year study involves applying what you've learned to real-world problems, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This course doesn’t just teach you the science—it equips you with the practical, technical, and transferable skills that employers are looking for. Whether it’s fieldwork, data analysis, or teamwork, you’ll graduate with the tools you need to succeed in a variety of environmental careers. If you want a degree that combines a passion for the planet with the skills to protect it, this course is for you. Studying this course is the perfect choice for anyone passionate about making a positive impact on the planet. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, blending cutting-edge scientific knowledge with practical skills in sustainability and environmental management. With access to sector-leading research, experienced faculty, and strong links to industry, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle real-world environmental challenges. The opportunity to take a placement year and gain hands-on experience further enhances your employability, while the course’s focus on fieldwork, research, and transferable skills equips you to succeed in diverse careers in sustainability. This course offers you:

• Sector-Leading Research & Cutting-Edge Knowledge: you will benefit from our environmental research, enabling you to engage with the latest scientific discoveries and innovations. The course ensures you develop a deep understanding of universal principles and theories that underpin environmental science, preparing you to contribute to the field at a high level.

• Experienced Faculty & Industry Experts: learn from experienced academic staff with strong ties to industry, government and non-governmental organisations, the school provides insights into both academic research and real-world applications, ensuring that you are learning the most current and practical approaches to environmental challenges.

• Practical Skills & Research Experience: You’ll develop subject-specific skills by engaging with field-based research and diverse techniques for collecting, analysing and communicating environmental information. From research design to execution, the program emphasises practical skills, making you a capable researcher ready to address complex environmental issues.

• Common First Year: Interdisciplinary Learning: in your first year, you will participate in an interdisciplinary programme, learning alongside students in related fields. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a broad understanding of environmental issues and enhances your ability to apply knowledge across multiple sectors.

• Placement Year Opportunities & Industry Connections: Coventry’s strong links with industry offer students opportunities for placements, providing real-world experience in applying environmental science principles and research skills. This hands-on experience ensures that you graduate with the technical and transferable skills employers are looking for.