Environmental Science

About this course

Environmental science is a genuinely interdisciplinary field that draws on biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and social science to understand the complex systems that support life on earth and the ways in which human activity is altering those systems. From climate change and biodiversity loss to air and water quality, soil degradation, and the management of natural resources, environmental science addresses the most urgent sustainability challenges of our time with a combination of scientific rigour and policy awareness. At Aberystwyth you will study the major environmental issues of our time in a setting that offers both an outstanding natural environment and a strong tradition of environmental research. The programme covers ecology, earth systems, atmospheric science, water resources, soil science, geographic information systems, and the policy and management frameworks th

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 45% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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