Environment and Geography
Welcome to the Department of Environment and Geography.
We host an active and stimulating academic community inside our modern building with state-of-the-art facilities, which features a stunning living wall. Find out more about our courses and what it's like to be a student here with York Virtual Visit.
Think tank
The Stockholm Environment Institute is based in our department and is among the top environmental policy think tanks in the world.
Accreditation
Our BSc and MEnv courses are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, in recognition of the quality of our teaching.
Our courses
All our courses are multidisciplinary, and available with a placement year, so you can gain valuable real-world insight and experience that will set you apart from other graduates.
If you choose a placement year, you'll receive ongoing support from a dedicated support team with strong sector links. Through our peer-to-peer placement mentoring programme, returning placement students will give you hints and tips on how to secure a placement, and what being on placement is actually like.
Environment, Economics and Ecology courses at York offer an interdisciplinary approach that emphasises the ecological principles and human interactions which underlie environmental management. All the following courses are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
Our courses provide an integrated approach to physical and environmental geography, essential in addressing global environmental challenges. All the following courses are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
Understand the science underpinning major issues such as climate change, air pollution and water quality. All the following courses are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.
Human Geography and Environment explores both natural and socio-economic elements of geography. You'll gain the practical knowledge and skills to address real-world problems on a global scale.
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Hear from our students
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Studying the Megacities and Urbanisation module at York
Posted by Chrysta To study at the University of York means to be immersed in culture, community and excellence. This ideal is integral into every decision made…
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Environment and Geography: Field Trips and more
Posted by Ellis Hi everyone, I’m Ellis and currently in my third year of studying environmental science at the University of York. I was hoping to share…
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My field trip to the North York Moors
Posted by Bec The prospect of field trips was one of the reasons why I chose to study Environmental Geography at York. They’re a great way to…
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How to add Environment to Ecology
Posted by Nic Hi, I’m Nic, a Biology undergraduate in my final year at the University of York. I began my course studying a little bit of…
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