Strand Campus
Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.
Overview
Discover our Environmental Science MSci — a four-year integrated Master’s programme preparing you to tackle urgent environmental challenges.
Our Environmental Science MSci is designed for future-focused problem solvers who want to understand Earth’s systems and address global environmental challenges through real scientific investigation. You will explore specialist topics, including climate change, ecology, natural hazards, and human–environment interactions, through research-led teaching in the heart of London.
With an emphasis on practical and technical skills, you will gain hands-on experience in fieldwork, laboratory-based analytical methods, Geographical Information Systems, remote sensing and environmental data science. All these will develop your technical and analytical abilities that employers value. When you graduate, you will be able to analyse complex environmental systems, evaluate human impact and apply scientific knowledge to real-world environmental problems.
The new Environmental Science MSci will open for applications in September 2026 for entry in September 2027.
Key benefits
- This four-year integrated programme leads to a Master’s level degree in Environmental Science, allowing you to progress from foundation knowledge to advanced Master's level research within a single programme.
- Gain an understanding of Earth systems, from global climate processes to local ecological dynamics.
- You will explore a range of environmental science disciplines, including hydrological systems, ecology, atmospheric science, Earth surface science, sustainability and natural hazards.
- You will gain technical skills through fieldwork and laboratory training, training in GIS and report writing and science communication.
- Develop analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on evidence-based reasoning and quantitative methods.
- Take your first steps towards a career in a variety of sectors including areas such as development and environmental justice.
Course essentials
Our career relevant curriculum is linked to real work environmental issues, with specialist options, culminating in Master’s‑level study and an independent research project. At the end of this programme, you will be able to embark on exciting careers in environmental science, policy, consultancy, conservation and beyond.
Potential careers paths include:
• Sustainability and Management Consultant (advising organisations on environmental strategy and resilience)
• Environmental Scientist (field, lab or data- or model-driven roles)
• Environmental Planner (shaping sustainable development in local to national government and NGOs)
• Resources and natural capital manager (managing energy, raw materials, and ecosystem assets)
• Geospatial Data Analyst (working with environment and spatial data)
• Accounting and Risk Management
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