Welcome to the Environment Department at the University of York

Are you ready for a challenge to learn in-depth about the planet we live on, our effect on it, how we can steer our futures in a stimulating, friendly and internationally recognised academic department?

We focus on developing sustainable solutions to the real environmental problems facing our world.

Global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss can only be solved using an inter-disciplinary approach.  Our modular programmes set aside the outdated divides between natural, physical and social sciences to provide the integrated approach essential to finding practical solutions to real world problems.

Our research on sustainable solutions to environmental problems is internationally recognised.  We work with government agencies such as Defra, with the UK Central Science Laboratory and the renowned Stockholm Environment Institute to influence environmental policy.

Our teaching programmes are designed to produce scientists, managers and policy-makers who can meet the challenges of the 21st century.  We offer BSc degrees in environmental science, environmental geography and environment, economics and ecology as well as a full graduate programme.

Environment is a friendly and dynamic department with a range of modern laboratories and a teaching approach that allows students and lecturers to interact on an informal day to day basis.

Environment Department mini-sites

NEW! MSc in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management

This new MSc, run jointly by the Environment and Management Departments, aims to prepare students for a career in either the private or public sectors which requires an understanding of corporate social responsibility and environmental management.  Applications are now invited for 2009/10.