Environment and Climate

Additional Requirements

To select this specialism you must choose the first year foundation modules in Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Studies (STS).

About the Specialism

In this specialism, you will gain a multidisciplinary perspective on challenges such as natural hazards, resource and energy problems, climate change, and the role of technology in future solutions. You will receive foundational training in Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Studies (STS), which will be complemented by optional modules in areas such as environmental geoscience, climate science, biodiversity, resource management, disaster risk, and environmental ethics. This flexibility will allow you to focus your studies on pressing global issues such as sustainability, climate resilience, technological innovation, and humanitarian governance.

Study modules in these areas:

Earth Sciences, Science and Technology Studies (STS)

Specialism Structure

In Years 2 and 3 you will be able to choose modules in Earth Sciences and STS, with further options available in some other areas such as Bioscience, Risk and Disaster Reduction, or Statistics. In Year 3, you will undertake an interdisciplinary research project on a topic related to the specialism.

Employability and Skills

This specialism will prepare you for careers such as environmental consultancy, policy development, science communication, climate research, humanitarian and development work, and sustainability leadership. You will be well-prepared to work for NGOs, research institutions, government agencies, and industry.

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