Environmental Management and Sustainability

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

About this course

This degree is strongly interdisciplinary and practical, providing you with the knowledge and skills to help build and manage solutions to environmental challenges on land and in our oceans. It draws on a wide range of modules from environmental science, geography and marine disciplines. Our teaching team are leaders in their research fields and offer excellent links with environmental consultancies, industry, national and local government.

  • Access to a wide choice of modules taught by a core of environmental science staff and sustainability champions from across the University.

  • Work with scientists, business, educators and engineers to help build a more sustainable future by exploring environmental challenges and proposing management solutions.

  • Learn about the latest actions and renewable energy developments in the struggle against climate change.

  • Take part in fieldwork in the UK and/or overseas in a variety of locations.

  • The opportunity to develop your employability via a placement year, leading to the University’s Certificate of Professional Practice.

  • Take the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programmes.

  • Teaching and learning that focuses on fun interactive, experiential and participatory learning and authentic tasks that mimic professional practice.

  • Be a part of a University with an international reputation for sustainability education, recognition as outstanding in the People and Planet Green League and Green Gown Awards.

  • A diverse and respectful place in which to work and study is fundamental to everything we do.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    2151 Conservation professionals
    2455 Construction project managers and related professionals
    2152 Environment professionals
    3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Environmental and earth sciences