Course overview

This course will give you the specialist knowledge to directly tackle the complex environmental challenges facing the planet. It will also help you develop your own personal leadership skills, to deliver positive change for a sustainable future.

Core modules will give you an understanding of fundamental environmental processes and the ways in which contemporary environmental decisions are made. You can also specialise in a specific area of environmental challenge that aligns with your personal career goals, by selecting optional modules in an individual pathway covering issues such as:

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• climate
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• ecosystems
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• water

Our curriculum is informed by our advisory board of sector professionals and our strong links with organisations including the Environment Agency, Natural England, and the World Wide Fund for Nature. The course is accredited by IEMA and incorporates an opportunity to obtain a Level 5 professional qualification in leadership and management from the Institute of Leadership and Management.

You'll graduate ready to effect genuine change and to meaningfully contribute to your organisation's environmental sustainability agenda.

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.