School of Environmental Sciences
We're proud to be one of the most developed schools of our kind in Europe. But what does it mean to be an excellent institution for environmental sciences?
For us, it means a focus on research that matters. We influence policy at the highest levels on climate change, atmospheric and ocean science, natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation.
It means being open to learning. We are an interdisciplinary school, bringing together different aspects of natural and social sciences. Today's problems require inventive solutions, so we encourage students to explore psychological, policymaking and scientific approaches, making them adaptable, inventive and collaborative. We also give our students opportunities to learn from hands-on experience in their chosen subject area.
It also means always striving to be better. We were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, marking 50 years of research and discovery. We're dedicated to welcoming and inspiring new generations of diverse, committed, confident scientists and problem-solvers.
Courses
We offer degrees with a placement year, a year abroad and an integrated masters.
Environmental Sciences and International Development
Study the science of environmental change and discover how it relates to the challenges of human development. You’ll explore the issues of poverty, inequality...
Geophysics
Unearth the mysteries of our planet and delve deep into the wide-ranging subject of geophysics. From the skies and seas to earthquakes, volcanoes and the deep...
Environmental Sciences with a Placement Year
Understanding and protecting our environment has never been so important. On this degree, you’ll explore some of the most critical subjects affecting the planet...
Marine Sciences
Explore the world beneath the waves and learn about the importance of the marine environment to the health of our planet. On this degree, you’ll study the...
Environmental Sciences with a Foundation Year
Our Foundation Year is a great route onto our excellent Environmental Sciences degrees. The course will give you a thorough grounding in all the skills you need...
Geology with Geography
Explore the relationships between the dynamic inner workings of the Earth and other exciting disciplines in Geography. You’ll study everything from earthquakes...
Environmental Sciences
Understanding and protecting our environment has never been so important. On this degree, you’ll explore some of the most critical subjects affecting the planet...
Geography
Explore the many global challenges facing our planet today – from volcanoes and landslides to climate change and the biodiversity crisis. You’ll have the...
Geography
Learn to tackle today’s biggest global challenges, from climate change, resource management and urban change to health, migration and poverty. On this course,...
Research
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School of Environmental Sciences
Subsidence control reduces flood risk in China’s coastal communities in China
New research suggests that implementation of a national policy of subsidence control would greatly reduce the impacts on sea level rise for people living in...
Climate change driving changes of plankton in our ocean
Scientists have discovered that the heating up of the North Atlantic is causing plankton to shift and change in abundance, indicating a threat to the earth’s...
No sign of decrease in global CO2 emissions
Global carbon emissions in 2022 remain at record levels, according to the latest annual update from the Global Carbon Project.
New dataset reveals biological “treasure trove” of Arctic Ocean
A major new project will help benchmark biodiversity change in the Arctic Ocean and guide conservation efforts by identifying unique species and assessing their...
Rising global temperatures point to widespread drought
Worsening droughts caused by rising global temperatures pose significant risks around the world – according to new research from UEA.
Stunning new images provide ‘crystal ball’ for Thwaites’ future
History has seen Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier retreat even more quickly than it is today, according to new research involving the University of East Anglia.
Hydropower dams induce widespread species extinctions across Amazonian forest islands
Hydropower should avoid flooding forests to minimise biodiversity loss and disturbance in the Amazonian rainforest, new research from UEA finds.
Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms link
Scientists from the University of East Anglia are spending the summer flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms.