Environmental Management and Sustainability (with Dundee & Angus College) BSc - BSc (Hons)

Abertay University

This programme offers students a structured pathway into Environmental Management and Sustainability (BSc) at Abertay University. In Year 1, students complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Dundee & Angus College, providing a strong technical and analytical foundation alongside core management-related skills. On successful completion of the HNC, students are guaranteed the opportunity to progress to Year 2 to Environmental Management and Sustainability degree at Abertay University. This integrated route is designed to support a smooth transition from college‑style learning into the university environment, while building the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills required for leadership and management roles within engineering contexts.

View our 3 year BEng degree, course code H220.

Become an environmental problem-solver, delivering practical, sustainable solutions for climate change challenges on all kinds of engineering projects. Prepare for a versatile career in the engineering and environmental industries on this work-focused degree at Scotland’s Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2027).

You’ll learn how to apply environmental processes, policies and regulations to engineering challenges. For example, how to best use renewable energy and recycled materials to help cut carbon emissions.

The course is very hands-on, featuring a work placement, onsite visits, industry presentations and guest lectures. We do everything we can to help you build your CV while you study.

From the very start you’ll work in cross-disciplinary teams on real-world projects. With everyone taking different roles, you’ll study as if you’re in the workplace.  Communication, good project management and team problem-solving are key.

The 12-week work placement equips you with hands-on work experience, and industry relevant skills to enhance your CV. It also helps you to network within the sector. Around 70% of our students get involved with summer work placements in the engineering sector through connections they’ve made from their work placements or by networking.

You’ll graduate with a strong environmental, business, and engineering skillset, ready to work on sustainable projects in this flourishing job market.

If your interests and career plans change, you can switch to another related degree at the end of first year. This is part of a portfolio of three engineering courses. Abertay is

(Times Good Uni Guide 2025).