Earth and Environmental Science

Geoscientists are increasingly recognised as playing a crucial role in meeting global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, resource provision, and natural hazards. by placing your geoscience training within the broader context of the environment, you will gain knowledge of both the challenges and the potential solutions. within your degree, you will consider both natural and man-made environments, to explore the main factors and processes that control today’s environment, how the environment has evolved to its current state and how environmental conditions may change in the future. in addition, your degree will draw upon the expertise of a number of our staff who specialise in earth science including volcanology, geophysics, hydrogeology and glaciology, who deliver an exciting range of specialist topics to choose from.

This programmes maintain an excellent record for graduate prospects spanning a wide range of roles including environmental consultant, weather forecaster at the met office, and specialist environmental advisor. alternatively, many of our graduates continue their studies to postgraduate level. our goal is to empower all our graduates with the skills, confidence and experience they need to achieve a successful career. you will be offered a wide range of support, helping you realise your career ambitions and providing you with the skills to reach your full potential. we offer a variety of extra-curricular activities and volunteering opportunities that enable you to explore your interests and enhance your cv. our weekly careers bulletin and careers blogs are written by student volunteers, and inform you of all careers events. the students’ union-run green lancaster programme offers placements with external organisations, allowing students to gain volunteering experience at weekends by working in the local community, taking part in a wide range of activities and developing their practical skills. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: