Environment, Economics and Ecology with a placement year

取得日期：2026-10-20、2026-10-29

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Environment, Economics and Ecology (with a placement year) (BSc) - Undergraduate, University of York

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HomeStudy at YorkUndergraduateCourses 2027/28Environment, Economics and Ecology (with a placement year) (BSc)

BSc (Hons) Environment, Economics and Ecology (with a placement year)

Discover environmental conservation and sustainability, exploring the interactions of natural and socioeconomic systems.

Year of entry: 2027/28

Overview

Course content

Teaching and assessment

Entry requirements

UCAS code

Institution code

Start date

September 2027

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4 years full-time

Typical offer

Full entry requirements

School/department

Department of Environment and Geography

UK (home) fees

International and EU fees

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Why study Environment, Economics and Ecology (with placement year) at York?

Understand the connections between people, economies and the environment. Explore how economic development, population growth and globalisation place growing demands on our natural resources.

Discover how nature supports our lives and wellbeing. Study the environmental services that provide us with clean air, water, food and materials, and explore how we can manage these resources more sustainably.

Develop an interdisciplinary approach to global challenges. Examine the links between human and natural systems as you explore environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Gain valuable professional experience with a placement year. Apply your knowledge in a professional setting and gain practical experience to support your future career. You'll receive support in finding a placement and throughout your time in industry. Placements may be available in areas including environmental consultancy, government agencies, construction, conservation and ecological charities.

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). Study on a course recognised by a leading professional body for environmental scientists, supporting your development towards a career in the environmental sector.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.

16th for Geography and Environmental Science

in the Complete University Guide, 2027.

Joint 2nd in the UK

for our departmental research impact, according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

15th in the UK for sustainability

The University has been ranked 15th in the UK and 39th globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026. These rankings assess 1,994 universities worldwide on their impact in addressing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges, in which York achieved the joint number one global position for governance.

The modules from semester one provided a great bridge between A-levels and uni. Some of the information overlapped with my Environmental science A-level which made it easier to process and piece together.

Bella, Environment, Economics and Ecology. Read Bella's blog post.

You will study 360 credits across four years studying ecology, economics and social sciences:

Year 1 - Six core modules

Year 2 - Four core modules and two option modules

Year 3 - Placement year (9-12 months), including a 2000 word reflective report

Year 4 - Three core modules and two option modules, including a 40-credit research project

The first year modules introduce you to the main ideas and concepts giving you the foundation to progress to more advanced material in later years.

Core modules

Economics Principles

Ecological Principles

Environment, Development, and Society

Introduction to Global Challenges

Introduction to Research Skills

Economics of Sustainable Development

Academic integrity module

In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.

This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.

This module will:

define academic integrity and academic misconduct

provide interactive exercises to help you to assess whether you've understood the concepts

provide answers to FAQs and links to useful resources.

You will take a range of core modules to develop your knowledge of the environment, economics and ecology. You can then begin to tailor your degree to your own interests with a choice of option modules.

Enhancing Biodiversity

Applied Ecological Economics

Engendering Change

Research Skills and Project Design

Option modules

You will study two option modules. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Megacities and Urbanisation

Ecosystem Management and Conservation

Food, Space, Culture and Society

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Geographical Information Systems

Solving Environmental Problems with Code

Elective modules

You may be able to replace one option module with an elective module, studying a complementary subject or an interdisciplinary topic.

Your placement year will start in June or July and will run for nine to twelve months. You'll be paid at a rate typical of the industry hosting the placement.

You'll have a supervisor in the department who will maintain links with you throughout the placement

You'll write two 2,000-word reflective report on your experience

University fees are significantly reduced for the placement year

You'll be guided through the process of finding a placement by a dedicated member of staff. You'll be expected to perform well throughout the application process so that you secure the placement: helping you get practical experience that will be invaluable after graduation.

Placements can be found throughout industry, including environmental consultancy, government agencies, political bodies, construction, conservation and ecological charities (subject to availability).

You specialise further in Year 4 with your independent research project, and a range of core and option modules.

Research Project

Natural Resource Economics

Sustainability Clinic

Energy Transitions and Low Carbon Futures

Atmosphere and Ocean Science

Biodiversity and Society

Pollution: Monitoring Assessment and Control

Land Use Change and Management: A Global Perspective

Tackling Britain’s Environmental Challenges (field course)

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Study abroad

There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:

Explore global opportunities

Learning outcomes

Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Learning outcomes for this course

Debate, interpret and explain ecological and economic principles, as well as human interactions, at various scales using appropriate methods and norms, engaging critically with theory [knowledge and awareness]

Obtain, synthesise and critically evaluate complex information on ecology, economics and environmental studies from a wide range of reliable sources [independent learner]

Cut across disciplinary boundaries to link knowledge and experience from a wide range of research areas to understand the relationship between economic and social pressures and their impacts on the ecology of our complex global environment [interdisciplinary thinker]

Plan, design and execute research in ecology, economics and environmental studies as an individual or as part of a team using critically-selected qualitative, quantitative and field-based methods [creator of new knowledge]

Critically analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools such as GIS and statistical packages to draw meaningful conclusions from research on the ecological and economic implications of human interactions with the environment [Analytical]

Effectively communicate knowledge, complex ideas and persuasive arguments to professional and non-specialist audiences using verbal, written, visual and digital media [Effective communicator]

Recommend sustainable solutions to environment and development problems that consider broader social, political, economic and environmental contexts, and the ethical implications of their application by applying knowledge, theories and approaches from ecology, economics and policy studies [Problem solver]

Work responsibly as part of a team or as a team-leader to set challenging yet attainable goals [Team player]

£12.5m facilities

Our superb state-of-the-art building contains purpose-built labs, lecture theatres and seminar rooms and features a spectacular living wall.

Committed to equality

We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of the work we do to support gender equality.

Our BSc and MEnv courses are currently accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, in recognition of the quality of our teaching.

The fees and funding information here is for students starting in the 2027/28 academic year.

If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.

Annual tuition fees

UK (home)

International and EU

The UK government has announced its intention to increase tuition fees from £9,790 to £10,050 for the 2027/8 academic year. We expect this to apply to new UK (home) undergraduate students starting their studies in September 2027.

UK (home) or international fees?

The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

Fees for subsequent years

UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can.

International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).

More information

For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.

Additional costs

Field work is integral to your course and comprises both residential and day trips. In year 1 and 2 there are core residential and day field trips. The travel and accommodation costs of these trips are included in your student fees.* Optional field trips are not paid for, and you will be asked to contribute to the cost of these. The destination of our residential field trips are changing. In the first and third year they will be based in the UK; the second year trip will be at an international location. Previous locations include Newcastle, Whitby, Tenerife, Prague, Iceland and Austria.

* The Department covers the costs of flights up to a maximum based on typical flight costs from regional airports bought in good time

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2027/28 throughout the year.

UK government loans

UK scholarships and bursaries

International scholarships

Country-specific funding

US loans

Living costs

You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.

If you’re looking to broaden your skill set and widen the scope of your degree, sustainability and environmental awareness can be worked positively into any employment opportunity, and the Sustainability Clinic module is a great way to find out how.

Robin, BSc Physical Geography and Environment. Read Robin's blog post.

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Just four UK universities are rated Gold for teaching and top ten for research* in the latest national assessment exercises.

See why York is rated Gold for teaching

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* Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Teaching format

Teaching includes field-based learning, research-led teaching and a more traditional combination of lectures, tutorials, and seminars. Practical work is a key feature, both in individual projects and in groups.

Field work is integral to your course and comprises both residential and day trips. In year 1 and 2 there are core residential and day field trips. In the first and third year they will be based in the UK; the second year trip will be at an international location. Previous locations include Newcastle, Whitby, Tenerife, Prague, Iceland and Austria.

For the Placement Year, a dedicated member of staff will guide you through the process of finding a placement. You will be assigned a supervisor for your placement and be expected to contribute academic work based on your experience. Placements can be local, national or international.

Timetabled activities

In your first year, you can expect:

Lectures

4-6 hours per week

Seminars

1-2 hours per week

Workshops

2-4 hours per week

Practicals

Field trips

These figures are representative of a typical week. Your contact hours will vary throughout the year due to your module choices, non-compulsory classes, exam periods and changes to scheduled activities.

Outside your timetabled hours, you'll study independently. This may include preparation for classes, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.

In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.

Facilities

Our bespoke building contains purpose-built labs, lecture theatres and seminar rooms.

Teaching location

You will be based in the Department of Environment and Geography, which is based on Campus West.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.

Assessment and feedback

Each module will be assessed either by coursework, closed or open examinations, or a combination of both. Coursework can include:

podcasts

policy briefings

practical write-ups

reflective exercises

oral presentations

portfolios

In your final year, you will complete an independent research project based on your interests and career aspirations.

Weekly seminars

Academic and industry speakers are invited to talk about key and policy-relevant areas of environmental research

Free online courses

Get a taste of university-level study on one of York's free short courses, including our subject course, 'Tackling environmental challenges for a sustainable future'.

Careers and skills

Your degree will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge for a career in environmental management or a related field. Many of our graduates also find careers in other areas with the transferable skills they learn during this course. Find out more about careers and employability.

Career opportunities

Environmental conservationist

Graduate policy analyst

Flood risk officer

Graduate environmental consultant

Environmental engineer

Oil and gas analyst

Example employers

Network Rail

Environment Agency

Anglian Water

Department for International Development

WSP│Parsons Brinckerhoff Consultancy

Transferable skills

Project management

Feasibility studies

Data analysis

Research skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary knowledge

Teamwork

Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we'll help you find your career advantage.

My degree has provided me with a good mix of both hard and transferable skills. The numerical skills I gained – such as applied statistics and mathematics – as well as the fact checking and research skills are part of my role today.

Graham Neale

Contracts Officer

National Grid Environment

Qualification

A levels

ABB including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology

Access to Higher Education Diploma

30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher including Business, Economics or Science-related units.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example:

Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level

Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level

Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level

Your combination of qualifications must meet the essential subject requirements for the course. Contact ug-admissions@york.ac.uk if you require further guidance.

European Baccalaureate

75% overall including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology

International Baccalaureate

34 points including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), Physics or Psychology at Higher level

T levels

Distinction overall in following T Level subjects:

Finance; Science

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

Advanced Highers - B in one of the following: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology plus

Scottish Highers - BBBC

We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

Other international qualifications

Equivalent qualifications from your country

Additional requirements

You should also have GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent.

Alternative offers

Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify you for an alternative offer.

Criteria

Adjustment

Widening participation

BBC including B in one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

This is conditional upon successful completion of the WP programme including the YorJourney module (Black Access Programme, Next Step York) or successful completion of Realising Opportunities More about widening participation.

Contextual offer

BBB including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

If you achieve C or higher in the EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

OCR Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability

If you achieve a Distinction or higher in the OCR Level 3 Certificate in Sustainability, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

Core Maths

If you achieve B or higher in Core Maths, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

If you successfully complete our online course Tackling environmental challenges for a sustainable future, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. Details about how to evidence completion of the MOOC will be sent in your offer letter. Please note: you do not need to pay for the certificate. More about MOOCs.

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

Minimum requirement

IELTS (Academic)

6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Other English language qualifications

To see what other language tests we can accept and the scores required, visit our IELTS equivalences webpage and click on the IELTS requirement for your chosen course.

We also accept various school-leaving certificates to meet our English Language requirements. Please visit our country-specific information for further details.

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.

To apply to York, you'll need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

How to apply

All applications must be made through UCAS. Applicants who are offered a place are encouraged to attend one of the Departmental visit days during the Spring Term.

Next steps

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions

Marco Sakai

marco.sakai@york.ac.uk

Department

Related courses

Environment, Economics and Ecology (BSc)

Environment, Economics and Ecology (MEnv)

Human Geography and Environment (BA)

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課程頁官方原文 A levels ABB including one of the following subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-environment-economics-ecology-placement/ 取得日期：2026-10-20

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