The BA Environmental Humanities with Employment Experience Abroad at the University of Exeter equips you to address pressing environmental, ecological, and societal challenges through an interdisciplinary lens. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to explore novel ways of thinking and acting, drawing critically on the humanities—including history, literature, anthropology, and cultural geography—to understand and respond to global crises. You will learn to appreciate the limitations of single-discipline approaches and discover the rich potential of collaborative, cross-disciplinary work, fostering a holistic understanding of complex environmental issues.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, offering a progressive learning journey. In your first year, you will build foundational knowledge with compulsory modules like 'Foundations of Environmental Humanities' and 'Climate Emergency - An Introduction to Environmental Humanities,' alongside optional choices to tailor your studies. The second year focuses on 'Environmental Humanities Field Methods: Research and Practice,' preparing you for advanced study and a significant independent dissertation in your final year. You will graduate with a unique blend of critical thinking, research skills, and practical experience, ready for diverse environmental careers.