The MA Environmental Humanities at the University of Bristol offers you a unique opportunity to explore the complex interplay between human culture and the natural world. In an era defined by pressing environmental challenges, this postgraduate degree equips you with the critical perspectives and interdisciplinary tools needed to understand and address these issues. You will delve into how human societies have interacted with their environments throughout history, examining these relationships through the lenses of literature, visual culture, and environmental history. This programme is ideal for those seeking to bridge the humanities with pressing global concerns.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is typically completed over one year. You will engage in a blend of seminars, student-led discussions, and collaborative assessments, guided by experts from the Centre for Environmental Humanities. The syllabus allows you to tailor your studies by selecting optional units in areas like environmental history, literature and the environment, or visual culture, alongside a significant dissertation project. You will graduate with advanced research and communication skills, prepared for diverse career paths in sustainability, heritage, policy, media, and academia.