Environmental Science
Our Environmental Science Courses
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What Our Students Say
Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Reading
Current Geography and Environmental Science students talk about the benefits of studying at the University of Reading.
Further study after graduation
BSc Environmental Science graduate, Katie, decided to stay at the University of Reading to complete a master's in Environmental Management.
Liv’s favourite topic on the BSc Environmental Science course
Module titles are reviewed periodically and are subject to change. The Environmental Issues module has since been updated to Global Challenges.
Callum’s study abroad experience
Callum completed a study abroad year at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.
Engaging practical work
Find out about BSc Environmental Science student, Bonnie's experience and why she chose to study at Reading.
Turning knowledge into action
Learn what inspired Bob to study BSc Environmental Science.
Choosing topics of personal interest
Raquel gives an insight into what it's like to be an Environmental Science student at Reading.
Studying Geography at Reading – Caitlin’s top 5 highlights
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, reflects on her time at the University of Reading and tell us her top 5 highlights.
Day trip to Swinley Forest – Caitlin’s top 3 moments
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, talks us through her top 3 highlights from a day trip to Swinley Forest.
Second-year Scotland field trip – Caitlin’s top 3 moments
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, talks us through her top 3 highlights from the second-year field trip to Stirling, Scotland.
Third-year Iceland field trip – Caitlin’s top 3 moments
Final-year Physical Geography student, Caitlin, talks us through her top 3 highlights from the optional third-year field trip to Reykjavik, Iceland.
What else does Environmental Science have to offer?
Sustainable University of the Year
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 said Reading had “made an impressive headway towards its ambition of being one of the greenest universities in the world”.
Reading wins inaugural THE environmental leadership award
The Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership award was presented to the University of Reading at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University of Reading received the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2021, the highest national honour for a UK institution in higher and further education, for its work on climate change.
14th Green Flag Award for Whiteknights campus
Each year, the Green Flag Award scheme recognises the UK's best public outdoor spaces, with winners judged on the overall quality of green space and the condition of the grounds.
Making a difference
Learn from staff who bring their research interests into their teaching, and support you to pursue your own interests to really make a difference.
Forecasting for a better future
Watch as Professor Hannah Cloke OBE outlines the techniques she is using to to help us better prepare for flooding.
Measuring ocean biological carbon from space
Climate scientists have a clearer picture of how much carbon is absorbed by our oceans and its implications for climate change, thanks to a new way to measure ocean carbon from satellite images.
Reducing risk of glacial floods in Central Asia
By repurposing a technical geo-surveying technique as a practical management tool, researchers are helping to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change in Central Asia.
Tackling air pollution through citizen science
Researchers at Reading are helping communities to breathe healthier air by equipping schools and families with tools and skills to identify and tackle air pollution.
Flood forecasting and early warning
This taster lecture highlights methods of flood forecasting and management.
Adapting to climate change
Climate variability studies in South America by Professor Nicholas Branch are woven into his teaching.
Delving into soil
Liz Shaw, Soil Ecologist and Biogeochemist, previews her second year module -Social Ecology and Functions.
Improving soil health
Dr Tom Sizmur's teaching and research is helping to lay strong foundations for students' future careers.
