Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

Our wide variety of teaching methods include lectures practicals fieldwork seminars and tutorials. Between them they will give you theoretical and practical skills that employers look for in graduate Environmental Scientists. You will finish the degree with a deep understanding of the subject area and be able to bring together relevant information from a range of different disciplines to tackle environmental issues and explore environmental gains. We integrate the latest findings from our own research and that of others into the course as well as the latest from policy and legislation; ensuring that your course is always fresh and current. Throughout the degree the relaxed and informal atmosphere also encourages lively discussion of current environmental issues so that you and your peers will very much be part of the teaching.

You will study 120 credits in each year through a range of modules. Some modules are compulsory others are optional allowing you to expand your studies into new areas or develop specialisms that interest you.

Courses are assessed using a variety of methods with an average split of 60% coursework and 40% examination. In the final year it is almost all assessed via coursework. We develop your skills in crucial areas such as presentations report-writing and interviews; helping to prepare you for employment. We regularly invite guest speakers to give lectures and you will also meet potential employers during fieldtrips.

What will you study on this course?
Year 1 & 2
During this time you will come to understand the foundations of Environmental Science and deepen your understanding of the topic. A range of interesting and exciting modules will bring alive this fantastic topic for you! You will see and hear first-hand about world-leading research projects being conducted at our school as we integrate research into our teaching.

Year 3
As well as the compulsory modules there is a very wide range of optional modules for you to choose ensuring the degree is personal to you. These will enhance your skill-set and knowledge as an aspiring Environmental Scientist. The options include a field course to Tenerife where we study the many different environmental pressures facing the island and how they can be mitigated.

Year 4
In your final year you will complete a Masters-level independent research project on a topic of your choice giving you the chance to demonstrate your potential in delivering a quality piece of work to a high level. You will undertake a relevant work placement of at least 4 weeks at a location of your choice anywhere in the world. You will also undertake modules which focus on the importance of environmental sustainability for modern business and Strategic Environmental Management which will give you professionally recognised skills.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Environmental Science MEnvSci Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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