Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)

About this course

Environmental science is concerned with understanding the natural systems of the planet and the ways in which human activity is altering them. It is an inherently interdisciplinary field, drawing on ecology, chemistry, geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, and human geography to examine questions that range from local pollution and habitat degradation to global climate change and biodiversity loss. At a time when environmental issues are at the top of policy agendas worldwide, well-trained environmental scientists are in growing demand across government agencies, consultancies, research organisations, and NGOs. At the University of Northampton, this programme is offered with a foundation year, making it a four-year degree in total. The foundation year provides a structured and supported entry into higher education, developing the academic skills and scientific foundations needed to e

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 50% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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