The BA Environmental Humanities with Study Abroad at the University of Exeter invites you to explore pressing environmental and societal challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, grounded in the critical insights of the humanities. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students keen to understand how history, literature, cultural geography, and other humanities disciplines can inform scientific and political approaches to ecological crises. You will learn to critically assess the limitations of single-discipline perspectives and discover the power of collaborative, cross-disciplinary thinking to address complex global issues. This programme offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of humanity’s relationship with the environment.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including a year abroad. Your learning will involve a blend of compulsory and optional modules, starting with foundational concepts in environmental humanities and research methods in Year 1. As you progress, you will engage in practical field methods and delve into specialized topics, culminating in a significant dissertation in your final year. This immersive experience will equip you with advanced research, analytical, and communication skills, preparing you for diverse postgraduate study or careers in environmental policy, conservation, cultural heritage, education, and beyond.