BSC (HONOURS) Environmental Science at Sheffield Hallam University

• Take part in residential field courses and local day visits.
• Develop your research and scientific skills in the laboratory and through fieldwork.
• Prepare for a successful future career by developing a wide range of graduate attributes alongside your environmental knowledge.
• Study a course accredited by the Landscape Institute and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.
• Have the opportunity to work abroad — with the possibility of Erasmus funding being available for European placements.

Gain an understanding of the key issues in environmental science, studying principles from both the natural and the social sciences. You are taught by experts who will provide you with opportunities to apply your learning in the real world – both in the laboratory and through field trips and day visits.

Work placements

You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience and a professional network to prepare you for your future career. You could work for charities, city councils, environmental consultancies, government agencies, local wildlife trusts, NHS, schools or waste management companies.

You can study abroad at one of our partner universities for half of your work placement year. We have international study exchange agreements in countries including Australia, Canada, Finland, Italy and Norway (classes taught in English).

Field trips

You will explore environmental themes on local field trips in Sheffield and the nearby Peak District. During your degree you will have the opportunity to attend residential field trips. Recent destinations include Amsterdam, Czech Republic, Iceland, Lake District, Scotland and Snowdonia.

Networking opportunities

Throughout your degree you will have visits by external speakers from a professional background. The course also connects with the professional world through our accreditation from both the Landscape Institute and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.

 Future careers

This course prepares you for a successful future career in a variety of areas including

• environmental and ecological consultancies
• water, energy and other utility companies
• geographical information systems (GIS)
• local and national government
• international organisations
• education
• further study and research