Environmental Science and Geography

Are you looking for a career focused on driving positive environmental change? Explore the science behind major environmental crises and the spatial dynamics of human behaviours on our Environmental Science and Geography BSc. Through fieldwork, industry placements, and laboratory projects, you’ll gain practical hands-on experience, preparing you to advance into careers such as geospatial data analyst, nature conservation officer or environmental consultant.

Why choose this course?
• Top 5 in England for Geography (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)*



• Top 5 in the UK for Geography (Daily Mail University Guide, 2026)



• Our unique 600-acre campus offers a fantastic natural environment to perform fieldwork



• Assessment is by coursework, with no formal exams



• Geography and Environmental Sciences No.1 in the West Midlands for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2026)



**We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges).

Understanding environmental science and geography is key to appreciating the characteristics of today’s global society and the major environmental challenges we face. Discover the Earth’s physical processes and the complexities around how humans interact with the environment on our Environmental Science and Geography degree.

Studying these two fascinating subjects will develop your scientific understanding of the chemical and ecological sciences that underpin environmental science, and provide you with comprehensive knowledge of physical geography exploring climate change, landforms and ecosystems. You will also explore social, economic and ethical issues so you can fully comprehend the complexities of environmental management and challenges such as climate change, water pollution, water resource scarcity and environmental pollution. The programme also has a strong focus on sustainable development principles, cultivating a commitment to sustainable practices and policies. You’ll also strengthen your spatial thinking skills and develop technical skills so you can effectively analyse and interpret spatial data.

Employability and opportunities to enhance your practical experience are integrated into our curriculum. We offer study abroad and industry work placement options and you’ll gain professional skills using digital, statistical and laboratory-based methods for collecting and analysing data in our state-of-the-art Central Science Labs. Through different field courses in the local area, across the UK and optional international activities, you’ll gain hands-on experience in applying these techniques and develop key technical skills using specialist software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Keele is a leader in sustainability education, and our 600-acre campus serves as a ‘living laboratory’, offering opportunities to study geographical features, ecosystems, and sustainability initiatives right on our doorstep, further preparing you to succeed in your future career.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Career focused courses, a vibrant student community and a beautiful 600-acre campus – this is Keele.

Whether you’re a passionate natural scientist, or eager to explore law, business, humanities or social sciences, our innovative courses are designed with your future in mind. Many of our courses offer a placement opportunity – just one of our initiatives that prepare you for real-world success.

Recognised for outstanding student experience and teaching quality, we were ranked a Top 10 UK university for student satisfaction across 15 subjects (National Student Survey 2025, broad-based English universities) and achieved Double Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2017 and 2023).

Located in the Staffordshire countryside, but within easy reach of a bustling town, vibrant city and our noisy neighbours of Manchester and Birmingham, Keele truly offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore.

We’d love to see you on campus soon.