Sustainable Environmental Management

This Sustainable Environmental Management program from University of Plymouthprovides an outstanding foundation for a career in environmental management by providing diverse perspectives and practical training on the scientific, economic, ethical and political challenges of sustainability and environmental protection.

This Sustainable Environmental Management program from University of Plymouth has proved very attractive to employers because of the vocational relevance of the teaching program and it tackling the environmental issues of the 21st century. You'll receive training and gain skills which are in demand in the environmental sector.

The vast majority of our graduates have secured employment within the growing environmental sector, working mainly working in environmental regulation and protection, the business community, charitable organisations, local councils or environmental consultancy (e.g. Environment Agency, Plymouth City Council, Westcountry Rivers Trust, Cornwall College).

Careers

The course is a springboard to a diverse range of careers in the environment and sustainability sector. Last year our graduates have secured professional positions with organisations including Natural England, Brittany Ferries, Environment Agency, Babcock International, RPS, and Adler and Allen/OHES Environmental. The work placement module regularly leads to offers of permanent positions in our placement partner organisations which include: The Environment Agency, local authorities, Natural England, Aecom, RSPB, and many more.

Courses include:

• Professional Practice in the Environmental Sector

• Environmental Assessment

• MSc Dissertation

• Environmental Knowledge: From Field to Stakeholder

• Climate Change: Science and Policy

• Investigation and Assessment of Contaminated Environments