Environmental Science and Climate

We live in an increasingly complex world, socially, economically and environmentally. The growing pressures on the environment present us with many challenges as well as opportunities. The challenge of climate change and achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for action by all countries and recognise that the global goal of ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build sustainable economies while tackling global climate change, reversing habitat loss and strengthening environmental protection.

Students on the degree in Environmental Science and Climate will develop their knowledge of sustainable development and the challenge of also addressing a range of social needs including education, health and social protection.

The course employs current theoretical and research data across the areas of climate change, environmental science and sustainability to link theory and practice in a constant cycle of improved understanding and action. It also develops graduate competencies in laboratory and fields study skills as well as data analysis, mapping and modelling.

The course introduces the latest approaches to balancing the needs of society and the economy with protection of the environment. Students will also learn about ecology and conservation of the natural environment as well as how to manage resources like waste and energy in business.