BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability

This innovative degree program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental management and sustainability. You will learn about the social, economic, and political factors that influence environmental policies and practices, as well as the scientific principles underlying environmental systems. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and field trips, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing society today. Our program is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, ensuring that you receive a high-quality education that prepares you for a career in this rapidly evolving field.

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Our program offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical learning experiences. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our Environmental Management Research Centre, which provides cutting-edge research equipment and software. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and are actively involved in research and consultancy projects, ensuring that you receive the latest insights and trends in environmental management and sustainability. We also offer a range of extracurricular activities, such as field trips, workshops, and networking events, which provide valuable opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Discover the beauty of Worcestershire and advance your career in environmental management and sustainability at the University of Worcester.

The University of Worcester is an ideal location for studying environmental management and sustainability. Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills, providing a peaceful and inspiring environment for learning. Our location also allows easy access to major cities, such as Birmingham and London, which provides opportunities for networking and career advancement. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our own environmental policies and practices, including our use of renewable energy sources and sustainable transportation options.

With increasing concerns about climate change and the impacts of humans on our planet, there has never been a more important time to study this highly contemporary and engaging course if you want to make a difference. There has never been such a demand for environmental and sustainability experts; this new and exciting course has been created specifically to address how we can manage the environment better with a key focus on sustainable futures. The course has been inspired by leading employers and developed in conjunction with experts working in the environmental sector. Employability skills are therefore at the core of your learning. Employers will want the skills you acquire.

The Environmental Management & Sustainability course will prepare you for a broad range of rewarding careers, including environmental consultancy, environmental management, roles in local government (e.g. environmental services, town, and country planning, climate change development officers), and environmental analysis laboratories. Potential employers include the Environment Agency, Severn Trent Water, environmental consultancies (e.g. AECOM, SLR Consulting, Wildlife Trusts), and waste management companies, but also all companies engaging with environmental management and sustainability. Opportunities to pursue a research career would also be available.

Graduates not wanting to go directly into employment will also have the opportunity to gain further qualifications through relevant MSc, MRes, or Ph.D. programs.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.