Environmental problems are now very much part of the political agenda, so it’s crucial that we as researchers get buy-in from the general public in order to make sustainable change.
In your first year, you’ll take a module called ‘Environmental Science and Society’ where we explore how attitudes to environmental issues and science as a whole influence sustainability.
During this module, we will look at how the degradation of our natural environment is creating new challenges for humans and society.
We then take a look at the topic from a political perspective, exploring how and why we try to protect the environment through policy, legislation, international agreements and economic strategies.
This module is a great way to contextualise scientific research and understand the wider impact our research has on the world.
By the end of the module, you’ll have valuable critical analysis skills that you can take into your future studies and beyond.
Teaching and assessment
In this module, you’ll learn in a variety of ways to ensure you have a well-rounded knowledge of the topic. Teaching methods include:
- lectures
- group activity sessions
- self-directed learning
- workshops
- group presentation session
You’ll then have 2 pieces of coursework to complete throughout the module to assess your knowledge.
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