BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability at University of Plymouth

Course Details

This degree is strongly interdisciplinary and practical, and draws on a wide range of well-established modules from environmental science, geography, biology, environmental law, economics and marine subject disciplines. Your studies will provide you with relevant leadership and facilitation skills, and you will gain the tools and confidence to lead and inspire change.

Our teaching team have relevant research and excellent links with environmental consultancies, industry, national and local government.The University of Plymouth is an Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) training centre.

Key features

• 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 overseas expeditions to Malaysia or Malta to experience challenges and solutions to sustainable development.
• The opportunity to develop your employability via a placement year, leading to the University’s Certificate of Professional Practice, and opportunities to study abroad, through 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 .