Year one
Environmental science is a broad field of study and at Bath Spa it’s studied from two related perspectives – biological and geographical You’ll cover both these aspects in your core first modules along with biodiversity and conservation

Year two
You’ll study critical aspects of environmental science in more depth – in particular ecology and environmental management sustainability There’s also a wide range of further topics to choose from either building your course around your particular career aspirations or keeping your options open with a more general approach Topics include applied microbiology biodiversity river and coastal systems environmental hazards climate change and sustainability and science communication You’ll have plenty of opportunity to do practical work in the field and laboratory and you also have the opportunity to further enhance your employability skills with a work placement

Year three
You’ll choose a subject to research in-depth through your dissertation and select optional modules from topics as wide-ranging as animal behaviour nature conservation climatology marine biology plants and people digital imaging development and disasters and coastal and river management You’ll also continue to develop your practical skills with project work on campus and residential field trips in the UK and abroad You can also bring in modules from other areas if you want to develop interests in managing sustainability science publishing preparing to be a freelancer or starting your own business

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it