Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science
Jaén, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science at UJA will equip you to tackle and solve environmental problems from a holistic perspective, preparing you to work in natural and environmental management.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science will train you to tackle environmental problems from a holistic perspective, to evaluate and manage the natural environment by researching new technologies and to design materials and new energy models to address the serious issue of polluting emissions.
This programme is designed to equip you with knowledge of the scientific, technical, social, economic and legal aspects involved in the environmental sciences so that you will be able to work in the environmental sector.
You will also be able to take advantage of the University of Jaén’s unique cross-disciplinary training programme and the range of activities offered in connection with this bachelor’s programme to improve your personal development and professional prospects.
Applicant profile
To take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, the ideal applicant is someone who is hard-working, with reasoning and critical analysis skills and an enthusiasm for science. You should grasp the importance of Environmental Sciences in the economic, industrial, environmental, social and cultural context, be dedicated and aware of ethical issues in professional practice and have basic knowledge of IT and English.
Subject Type:
- Basic Training 60 CREDITS
- Required 120 CREDITS
- Elective 42 CREDITS
- Optional External Academic Internships 6 CREDITS
- Final Degree Project 12 CREDITS
- Total Credits 240 CREDITS
Distribution of the Curriculum in ECTS credits by subject type
- To equip you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to find employment in the environmental sector.
- To provide you with a foundation for specialising as a technician, teacher or researcher in one of the disciplines relating to the environment.
- To provide you with a multidisciplinary, holistic overview of environmental issues from different branches of knowledge, equipping you to coordinate and complete specialised work in different areas.
- To provide you with adequate interdisciplinary training in scientific, technical, social, economic and legal aspects of the environment.
- To ensure that you hold robust ethical values and respect the principles of fundamental human rights, equality and non-discrimination.
- The course summary contains the full list of academic skills certified by the Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science at the University of Jaén.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science at the University of Jaén is designed with your future employability in mind, opening the doors to a multitude of careers, which include:
- Environmental impact consultancy and evaluation
- Quality and environmental management systems
- Industrial environmental technology
- Monitoring and evaluation of pollution and techniques to improve the natural environment
- Natural environment management: designing, implementing and monitoring plans and projects to manage the natural environment
- Planning and preserving natural resources
- Environmental management in the public authorities at all levels
- Environmental training and education
- Environmental research


