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Our reputation
We are ranked 6th in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences, Guardian University Guide 2021.
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Industrial placement year
Our degrees offer you the opportunity to gain work experience on a placement year
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- Faculty of Environment
- School of Earth and Environment
- Undergraduate
Undergraduate degrees
Undergraduate degrees
We have one of the largest groups of environmental scientists and social scientists in the UK, who are all working together to tackle the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. You'll benefit from a research-based learning environment, learning directly from their knowledge and expertise.
All our programmes offer you the opportunity to study abroad, undertake an industrial placement or study an Integrated Masters, which involves combining bachelor and Masters level study and studying overseas at a partner university.

Geology and Geophysics
Geologists and geophysicists are the forensic scientists of the Earth, looking for clues left behind in ancient rocks by flowing water or magma, or analysing earthquake waves as they pass through.

Environmental Sciences
Want to delve into the physical and chemical processes of Earth? Our Environmental Science course could be for you.

Sustainability and Business
Explore business approaches to environmental challenges or study the science of environmental problems as well as their social challenges.
Environment and Business BA >
Sustainability and Environmental Management BSc / MEnv, BSc >
We also contribute modules to the interdisciplinary Natural Sciences degree, which is taught across Science and Environment.
Studying with us
89%
overall student satisfaction for earth sciences
National Student Survey 2020
Exceptional student experience
You’ll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world. You’ll be guided through your course by your personal tutor who’ll provide academic and pastoral support. Our student support team in the School helps with anything from academic advice to timetabling and project submission enquiries.
We achieved 89% overall student satisfaction for Earth Sciences, National Student Survey (NSS) 2020.
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