Sally Wright

Conservation Biology

"I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do in life, but on a gap year I did some volunteering abroad which involved conservation, and I thought 'I want to do this for the rest of my life'.

"My lecturers are really passionate and very approachable."

"I'd definitely recommend this course at Brookes. It's very flexible – you can go down the ecology route or concentrate on pollution and climate change. My lecturers are really passionate and very approachable. I've learnt so much."

Environmental Sciences

Are you keen to understand the science behind global warming? Are you interested in managing habitats so that other species can live alongside humans? Have you wondered how the hole in the ozone layer is measured or what it means when it gets bigger?

The environment makes front page news frequently and scientists have a vital role to play in monitoring and evaluating how the environment is changing and in helping society understand these changes and their implications for all the species on the planet. If these issues are at the top of your agenda, you should consider an Environmental Sciences degree.

Why choose Oxford Brookes?

The environment is at the heart of life at Brookes. Read more…

We have sustainable new buildings and a green travel plan, adding to our status as Britain's first Fairtrade university, but there are lots of other reasons for choosing Brookes. We have close links with a wide range of environmental organisations, giving our students excellent hands-on experience of environmental consultancy work. All our courses are accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences and the combination of our high quality science teaching and access to of the best resources in the country – the University of Oxford's Radcliffe Science Library is available to final year students, for example – make Brookes a great choice.

How we teach and how you'll learn

A common first year allows you to move between our broad choice of environmental sciences courses. Read more…

This gives you the freedom to shape your degree to suit your developing interests or needs. As well as lectures, seminars and lab sessions, we have a strong emphasis on fieldwork with residential trips to Devon and France and we make extensive use of online teaching through the Brookes Virtual Learning Environment.

Our teaching is underpinned by research; we have a number of exciting environmental research groups including SELU (Spatial Ecology and Landuse Unit) and Invertebrate Ecology and Biogeography, and you’ll be able to carry out your own research in your final year.

Your career prospects

There is a growing demand for graduates in the environmental sciences sector and many of our graduates go straight into work for environmental consultancies. Read more…

Brookes' graduates have an excellent reputation with employers and environmental sciences students gain extensive experience in survey and data analysis skills in addition to teamwork and communication. As well as a wide range of work experience and placements locally, our students also have the opportunity to study for a semester or a year in Australia, Canada or the US, helping you to stand out when you're beginning your career. Many of our students undertake further study, for example going on to our postgraduate courses in Environmental Management and Technology or Conservation Ecology.

Which courses can I study to start in 2012?

Learn more about the courses you can study to start in September 2012. Read more…

Which courses can I study to start in 2013?

Learn more about the courses you can study to start in September 2013. Read more…