Environmental Studies

About the course

Teaching is in small class groups by a highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic team in a friendly and supportive environment.

Throughout your studies you will have access to the university’s modern, well-equipped laboratories where you will have the opportunity to enhance your practical lab skills.

Many of the teaching rooms at the university are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual aids.

What you will learn

You will establish your knowledge and understanding of environmental science and focus on some of the key areas including conservation, pollution, sustainability, community participation and action, terrestrial and freshwater ecology and environmental management for businesses. You will also consider associated themes such as social issues, housing and tourism through related fields such as community studies.

This is a vocationally-orientated course which gives you the opportunity to develop your practical, analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills as well as enhancing your laboratory skills and research methods which you can use for seeking employment within the environmental field.

You will develop a range of subject-specific skills and knowledge which, together with the enhancement of your transferable skills and personal development, are greatly valued by employers.

Special features

• Class sizes on the course are small and teaching staff are enthusiastic, friendly and supportive.

• Opportunities for networking with environmental professionals includes field visits, both locally and regionally, and the use of visiting speakers.

• The Professional Placement module provides an opportunity for you to gain work experience in an area related to your intended career.

• The Student Associates Scheme provides teaching experience which is recognised by the Training and Development Agency for Schools.

• There is also an opportunity to study in the USA through our exchange scheme.

Careers and professional development

Our graduates have entered employment in a range of roles including conservation officers, environmental consultants, planning officers, and environmental health officers. They also work with government bodies such as the scientific Civil Service and Environment Agency, and have entered the teaching profession or studied towards higher degrees.

Mode of attendance: Full-time