Environmental Management with Professional Placement - BSc

University of Manchester

BSc Environmental Management with Professional Placement is a four-year degree that explores the Earth’s natural resources, how human societies interact with them, and how they can be managed sustainably. Understanding both scientific principles and policy frameworks is essential to tackling global environmental challenges, including the climate and biodiversity crises and sustainable development. This course has a strong focus on practical and applied skills. You will study environmental processes and their management through a combination of small-group, classroom-based learning and fieldwork. #### Professional Placement Year Your third year will normally be spent working in the environmental sector on a paid placement lasting 9–12 months. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience and apply your learning in practice. You could work: * for an environmental consultancy in the private sector * for local government in the public sector * for an environmental charity in the third sector #### What You’ll Gain By the time you graduate, you will have: * an advanced understanding of environmental systems and processes * knowledge of the policies and practices involved in their management * insight into the challenges and opportunities of addressing environmental issues at global, national and local levels You will be prepared for careers across a range of sectors, including private, public and charitable organisations. #### Skills You Will Develop You will gain practice-based skills that enhance your employability, including: * measuring environmental impacts in the field * conducting ecological surveys * applying contemporary approaches to biodiversity enhancement * undertaking environmental impact assessments (EIA) * using digital tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) You will also acquire transferable skills such as: * project management * presenting complex information in different formats and styles * professional report writing * effective team-working #### Why Manchester? Manchester is an ideal place to study environmental management. As a major UK city undergoing rapid urban change, it offers real-world examples of balancing development pressures with environmental impacts. The city is also perfectly located for exploring a variety of rural environments. Within easy reach are: * three spectacular National Parks * areas of intensive and sustainable agriculture * impressive coastlines We are part of a Living Lab, which harnesses the power of students to create change through applied research with external organisations on campus, in Manchester and beyond. The city and its surrounding environments are key resources for field teaching throughout your degree.