MEnv (Hons) Physical Geography and Environment

Course overview

This degree, with an integrated masters year, will give you the tools to develop sustainable solutions to environmental problems., Unravel how Earth's features and natural processes influence our surroundings.

Key highlights

Integrated masters year builds advanced skills beyond a standard bachelor's degree
Develop sustainable solutions to real environmental problems
Explore how Earth's features and natural processes shape our surroundings

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — including Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher including Geography and Science-related units
BTEC: DD — to include in the BTEC National Diploma plus A level Geography or Geology
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall including Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences
International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 5 in Geography or Geology plus a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Environmental consultant
Hydrologist
Flood risk analyst
Geomorphologist
Sustainability officer
GIS analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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