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Study environmental science with business to tackle climate and sustainability challenges, and prepare for careers across industry, policy and public service.

Part-time	Full-time
16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week

An introduction to study of the environment; explore the issues arising from environmental change and how they are being addressed.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Gain an understanding of today's challenging environmental issues by exploring key global concerns through a rich and interactive set of study materials.

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16-18 hours per week	June 2027

This module explores how social science perspectives change the way we understand and respond to the major environmental challenges of our time.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

Designed to develop academic skills for further study, this introductory module offers insights into a range of subject areas, including science, engineering and design, environment, mathematics, computing and IT.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	October 2026

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Learn to teach for climate action across disciplines, support student skills, and create a climate education action plan.

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Less than 16 hours per week	August 2026

Our environmental science degree teaches you about ecosystems, environmental patterns and processes, and how to address important ecological issues.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Develop scientific knowledge and techniques, learn fundamental environmental patterns and processes and how to apply these to managing environmental situations.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

In this specialist route through our natural sciences degree, you'll investigate topics such as global warming, water resources, pollution and conservation.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our environmental science diploma teaches you about ecosystems, environmental patterns and processes, and how to address important ecological issues.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

This diploma will develop your knowledge and understanding of the social, political, economic, scientific and technological issues at the heart of contemporary environmental problems.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Practical and creative, you'll use online design studios, social networking and study materials to develop your creative design thinking and build a portfolio.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our environment certificate combines science, technology and social science to explore the complexities of the natural and built environments in which we live.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Our natural sciences certificate is a multidisciplinary course that introduces the branches of science, including biology, chemistry, and physics.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Enrich your creative design thinking and assemble a small portfolio of design work to showcase your ideas and skills.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

Grow a rich, scientific understanding of the environment and learn how to tackle topical problems with our MEnv integrated masters degree.

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16-18 hours per week	32-36 hours per week	October 2026

In our Master of Engineering (MEng) degree, you'll specialise in management, modelling and applications, environmental engineering, or mechanics and materials.

Part-time	Earliest Start date:
16-18 hours per week	October 2026

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BSc (Honours) Environment with Business

Environment: journeys through a changing world

Environment and society

Science, technology and maths Access module

Science, technology and maths Access module: fast track

Teaching climate action: empower students to tackle the climate crisis

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