Taught Masters degrees in environment and geography

Join a community where research, sustainability and global focus empower you to make a real impact on the future of our planet.

Why study environment and geography at York?

You'll explore key topics across sustainability, climate change, environmental economics and environmental management. We take a solutions-focused approach that embeds employability into our degrees.

Our partnerships with international organisations, such as the Stockholm Environment Institute, offer unique opportunities for global collaboration. Accredited programmes and a multidisciplinary approach equip you with the skills to address pressing environmental challenges, preparing you for a range of impactful careers.

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Scholarships and funding

Find out about scholarships and studentships that are available to students in the Department of Environment and Geography.

Taught postgraduate funding

Sammie, MSc Sustainability Science. Read Sammie's blog post.

Joint 2nd for research impact

according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

Athena Swan Silver Award

for our continuous commitment to equality.

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Find out more about postgraduate study in the Department of Environment and Geography at York

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Masters student Katyuska tells us why she loves studying on the Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management (MSc)

Careers

Our dedicated Careers and Employability team will support you throughout your degree with workshops, application help, one-to-one appointments, guest speakers and networking events.

We integrate employability into the curriculum, working with academic staff, the University Careers Service and industry partners to help you to develop relevant skills.

Students on relevant programmes can choose to take the Dissertation with Placement module. Our strong connections with local, national and international businesses ensure you gain real-world experience and understand how to apply their knowledge.

Our graduates

We maintain relationships with alumni who return to share their success in roles such as Marine Consents Officer, Sustainability Analyst and Consultant Ecologist.