Environmental Sciences

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Embrace your curiosity, tackle global challenges and develop solutions with world-leading scientists.

Environmental Sciences at UEA brings together physical, chemical, biological, and social sciences. You’ll explore the Earth, its ecosystems and how we interact with our environment.

Our degrees provide a fundamental understanding of how our planet works, giving you the tools to address global challenges like climate change.

We’ll empower you to create sustainable solutions for environmental problems and to mitigate risks of environmental change.

Whether you’re from a science or geography background, or just have a natural curiosity about the world around you, we have a degree for you.

Why choose Environmental Sciences at UEA?

1st

in the UK for research quality in Geography and Environmental Science

Complete University Guide 2026

85%

of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after their degree

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9th

in the world for citations in Environmental Sciences

QS world rankings 2023

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Accreditation

All our undergraduate degrees are accredited by professional organisations Royal Geographical Society, guaranteeing your learning and achievements meet national professional benchmarks. This sets you up with the skills you need for your chosen career and is recognised by employers, giving you a headstart if you choose to become a chartered scientist.

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Learn from world-leading scientists

You’ll learn from staff who have influenced policy at the highest levels. Our environmental scientists have advised:

  • The French government on climate change research

  • The UK government on its Biomass Strategy and how the UK can reach net zero

  • The United Nations on ocean protection

  • BBC’s Blue Planet on life in the ocean

  • The US Geological Survey to monitor the world’s most active volcano.

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What is a placement? And how can you make the most of work experience?

Environmental Sciences student, Georgia, answers these questions in her blog.

Read Georgia's blog
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Making real world impact

We’ll empower you to make impactful contributions for a more sustainable future. Our research-led teaching will immerse you in real-world challenges like:

  • Climate change

  • Energy transitions

  • Natural hazards

  • Biodiversity conservation.

94% of our research was judged to be either world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour (REF 2021).

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Ready to explore the courses we offer in Environmental Sciences?

Or join us for a subject taster session to get a feel for what it's like to study Environmental Sciences at UEA.

We also hold regular webinars on a broad range of topics about university, like personal statements, student finance, and life as a student.

All Environmental Sciences coursesSubject tasters and webinars

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