Overview

Tackle the Planet’s Greatest Challenges with Climate Change and Environmental Science at Ulster University.

Are you passionate about understanding our planet and shaping a sustainable future? At Ulster University, our Climate Change and Environmental Science programs, including the BSc Environmental Science, BSc Marine Science and BSc Geography, equip you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to tackle environmental challenges at local, national, and global scales. You’ll explore climate systems, ecosystems, environmental policy, and cutting-edge solutions to issues such as climate action, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

Through innovative teaching, fieldwork, and research opportunities, you’ll learn how to analyse environmental problems, develop sustainable solutions, and apply your expertise. Whether your ambition is to work in environmental consultancy, conservation, policy, or research, our programs provide the foundation to drive change and be part of the next generation of environmental leaders.

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Sustainable Development Goals

These courses prepare you with the knowledge, skills and expertise to address the following Sustainable Development Goals.

Available Courses

Environmental Health - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2027/28 entry year , , Belfast campus

Environmental Health professionals are at the forefront of designing, improving and protecting the public's health and wellbeing.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: B910
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • Belfast campus

Environmental Health - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Belfast campus

Environmental Health professionals are at the forefront of designing, improving and protecting the public's health and wellbeing.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: B910
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Belfast campus

Environmental Management - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2027/28 entry year

This established course combines environmental management practice and theory with proven excellence in distance learning.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • eLearning

Environmental Management - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

This established course combines environmental management practice and theory with proven excellence in distance learning.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Environmental Science with Education and optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Make a positive difference to our natural world. Protecting the planet starts with understanding it.

Key information:

  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

Environmental Science with Education and optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2027/28 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Make a positive difference to our natural world. Protecting the planet starts with understanding it.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F8X3
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • Coleraine campus

Environmental Science with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2027/28 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Make a positive difference to our natural world. Protecting the planet starts with understanding it.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F900
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • Coleraine campus

Environmental Science with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Make a positive difference to our natural world. Protecting the planet starts with understanding it.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F900
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2027/28 entry year

This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. Since 1999, we have had over 200 successful graduates.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • eLearning

Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. Since 1999, we have had over 200 successful graduates.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2027/28 entry year

Build in‑demand GIS expertise through flexible study to support career entry or progression.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • eLearning

Geographic Information Systems - PgDip/MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Build in‑demand GIS expertise through flexible study to support career entry or progression.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Geography with Education and optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2027/28 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Making a difference in a changing world.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F8XH
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • Coleraine campus

Geography with Education and optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Making a difference in a changing world.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F8XH
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

Geography with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2027/28 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Making a difference in a changing world.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F800
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • Coleraine campus

Geography with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Making a difference in a changing world.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F800
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

Marine Science (with Optional Placement Year) - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

BSc Marine Science is ideal for those who are passionate about the ocean, wildlife, and protecting the natural world.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F719
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

Marine Science (with Optional Placement Year) - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2027/28 entry year , , Coleraine campus

BSc Hons Marine Science is ideal for those who are passionate about the ocean, wildlife, and protecting the natural world.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: F719
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2027/28
  • Coleraine campus