Environmental science is concerned with understanding natural processes, how they connect to form the natural environment and how – by measuring these processes – we can establish, disentangle and manage the impact and effect of human disturbances, climate change and environmental pollution.<br><br> This major will prepare you to tackle the big environmental and climatic issues of today and tomorrow, and provides a direct path to a career in the environmental sector, particularly as an environmental scientist. It focuses on hands-on practical learning in the field and the lab, where you'll explore critical topics, including soil formation and health, geomorphology of rivers, wetlands, coasts and dunes, as well as management of these environments, pollutants and contaminants in soil, water and sediment, climate change and atmospheric processes, urban air quality, extreme weather events, geospatial trends and visualisation, and interactions between the environment and human society. You'll learn to assess the vulnerability of human societies, ecosystems, landscapes and the atmosphere, design and implement rigorous experiments and field-based projects, use advanced measurement and monitoring instruments, analyse and evaluate scientific data, including geographic information systems, and communicate complex findings to engage with environmental policy planning and inform decision making. You'll boost your career prospects by developing skills and undertaking experiences that provide the perfect training ground for a practical career in assessing and understanding the environment.