Course summary

• Develop the core knowledge and competencies you’ll need to work in the environment sector.
• Critically assess the theoretical basis for modern environmental policies and practice worldwide.
• Design your own course within the wildlife & landscape management or international resource management routes.
• Learn from staff with extensive research and professional experience.

You’ll study a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We’ll introduce you to environmental experts and you’ll have the chance to work on live projects for real clients. You’ll tailor your studies to your own career goals, specialising in ecology & conservation or international resource management.

 Future careers

Environmental management offers a wide range of exciting employment opportunities. Our applied focus on professional skills and competencies encourages you to develop a personal career development plan – supported by our specialist Employability Advisers.

Many of our graduates go on to work in the consultancy sector – which spans both ecology and resource management.

Other employment opportunities include

• government agencies (Defra, Environment Agency)
• companies such as McCain Foods, Amey PLC, United Utilities and Geosphere Environmental Ltd
• advising on the development and implementation of an environmental management system in almost any business
• major third-sector conservation organisations, such as the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts
• National Park Authorities and Local Government

 Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.