Environmental Sciences
Join a lively and welcoming Department with custom-designed laboratories and specialised research facilities. The University is among the top ten UK universities for Environmental Sciences in world rankings (Reading is 9th out of the UK universities ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024, Environmental Sciences).
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- Among the top ten UK universities for Environmental Sciences in world rankings (Reading is 9th out of the UK universities ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024, Environmental Sciences).
- Overall, 91% of graduates from Geography and Environmental Science are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation (based on our analysis of HESA data © 2020 - 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18 - 2021/22; includes first degree Geography and Environmental Science responders).
- Named Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
There is a growing market for environmental managers and consultants and our graduates have left well equipped for professional roles.
We offer you a unique opportunity to develop your environmental management skills alongside your awareness of environmental science and policy.
Build your practical experience with fieldwork and research projects that will further develop your skills and prepare you for employment.
Opportunities for you to network with potential employers are built into the course. Our students go on to work in a wide variety of public and private sector organisations – within the UK and internationally. Following successful graduation, you will also be well placed to pursue further doctoral study and academic and research posts.
Potential careers include roles in:
- environmental consultancy
- contaminated land, air quality, and waste management
- national and local government
- environmental policy
- water companies
- agricultural consultancies
- in-house roles (sustainability, waste management, environmental law).
You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience of contaminated site investigation and present your findings to an expert panel, made up of a mixture of clients from industry and academics.
You will benefit from our custom-designed building with specialised research facilities, learn with our internationally-recognised experts and complete a dedicated residential field class in Dartmoor.
Looking for postgraduate research opportunities?
Come to Reading for your PhD or professional doctorate and join a talented and diverse community of fellow researchers working to improve lives across the globe.
Courses
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Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months