BSc (Hons) Environmental Science Bachelor's degree at UWE Bristol

You'll be introduced to Earth System Science covering the core physical science concepts that are necessary for the study of Ecology and Environmental Science, gaining understanding of how these components interact to shape Earth's climate, landscapes, and ecosystems.

You'll study key concepts that aspiring environmental scientists, ecologists, and conservation scientists need to have experience in for field work, developing your understanding of how to design and carry out field studies and to present, analyse and interpret data.

You'll examine the plants, animals and micro-organisms that make up life on earth, looking at how the living world is structured and how organisms interact with one another and their own environment.

You'll examine scientific, political, economic, ecological and social concepts and perspectives behind current global environmental challenges. You'll be introduced to the broad range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge required to understand and find solutions for global environmental challenges.

You'll develop practical skills in field research, field techniques and data analysis in addition to understanding the limitations of these approaches and being introduced to contemporary environmental technologies.

You'll explore the basic principles and key concepts of ecology (the interrelationships between living organisms and their environment) and human impacts on key habitat types.

You'll evaluate global environmental challenges from a social-ecological perspective, aligning closely with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You'll develop analytical and data analysis skills for examining environmental impacts at a local scale.

You'll use the skills and knowledge you've gained so far to develop evidence-based solutions to global environmental sustainability challenges and to critically evaluate current and proposed future practice.

You'll critically assesses the current state of the Earth's climate and how carbon emissions are driving global environmental change. You'll evaluate future alternatives and opportunities for energy conservation and supply, for a transition to a low carbon economy.

You'll undertake an independent research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor, developing your skills and knowledge in contemporary scientific research.