Environmental Management - BSc (Hons)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Take charge of a sustainable future.Learn how to manage waste, energy, water, and land while understanding their social and environmental impact.With our BSc (Hons) Environmental Management course, you can discover how you can make a real difference as an Environmental Manager.Environmental management is a key component of any modern organisation. As sustainability and green issues become increasingly prioritised, specialist environmental management skills are in demand.If you enjoyed subjects like geography, science (including environmental science) or social sciences – then environmental management could be a good fit for you. Our students come with all kinds of interests and experiences.During this course, you will cover a variety of key topics including:* climate change* energy resource and efficiency* social justice and sustainability* urban planning* waste management and contaminated land* Geographical Information Systems (GIS)* circular economy* enhancing the countryside* sustainable transport.Sustainability is a global challenge, and we’ll prepare you for a career in the environmental sector, managing a wide range of environmental issues, whether you choose to work in the UK or anywhere in the world.#### **Why study Environmental Management at GCU?*** Benefit from our strong links with industry, local authorities and the NHS.* You will have opportunities to travel and study abroad at our international partner institutions.* In your first year, you'll work with second- and third-year students in our innovative Vertical Project simulation, gaining hands-on, real-world experience that employers value.* Take advantage of an optional 16-week industrial placement in the UK or overseas and strengthen your employability.* ISEP accreditation puts you on the path to chartered status.## **Careers**With the rise of the ‘green economy,' our environmental management graduates are increasingly sought after.This degree enables you to work across wide range of sectors in the UK and abroad, including:* local authorities* government* environmental consultancies* energy providers* specialist agencies.We have strong ties with industry, and our graduates have gone on to roles including:* Environmental Manager* Environmental Consultant* Project Manager* Sustainability Officer* Environmental Protection Officer.They’ve secured jobs at high-profile organisations such as:* The NHS* Scottish Power* Glasgow City Council* Network Rail* WSP.

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