Environmental Management BSc (Hons)

Why is Worcester Racecourse sometimes more suitable for fish than horses? How do you write a management plan for the Malvern Hills Conservators? How much lead accumulates in the soil of roadside verges? This topical course will answer these questions.

The wide range of environments and habitats in the surrounding region encourages our emphasis on fieldwork. The Centre for Rural Research at the University of Worcester has a strong reputation and staff act as consultants to Natural England, The Environment Agency, the Malvern Hills Conservators and major land developers.

You will focus on the rural environment from the perspective of the landforms themselves and the interplay between the environment and its inhabitants.

You will carry out laboratory studies and develop your knowledge and skills within several disciplines, drawing on the expertise of staff in areas such as nature conservation management, river pollution studies and countryside planning.

Top-up Year: Direct Entry into Years 2 or 3

You can also enter directly into Years 2 or 3 if you have the appropriate prior learning either in earlier years or at other HE institutions.

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Environmental Management BSc (Single Honours) F850 BSc/EnvMgt

Study options

It is also possible to study Environmental Management as a joint degree with another subject.

The combination subjects available are: Archaeology and Heritage Studies, Computing, Ecology, Geography and Physical Geography.

The University of Worcester’s degree combinations add breadth to your studies and enhance your employability.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Dr Diana Dine
Course Leader
01905 855351
d.dine@worc.ac.uk

240 UCAS tariff points if you have A2 in Biology/Chemistry and A2 in a second Science subject (including Environmental Science) or Geography

260 UCAS tariff points if you have A2 in Biology/Chemistry and A1 in a second Science subject or Geography

270 UCAS tariff points if you have A1 in Biology/Chemistry and A2 in a second Science subject or Geography

280 UCAS tariff points if you have A1 in Biology/Chemistry or other Science subject, Geography, Geology or Environmental Studies

The University will consider each application on its individual merits and will recognise a range of qualifications not currently included in the Tariff, including Access courses, European Baccalaureate and pre-2002 qualifications such as GNVQ.

If your qualifications are not listed, please contact the Admissions Office for advice on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from http://www.ucas.com

Modules

A sample of available modules includes:

Introduction to Environmental Science
Evolution/Diversity
Current Environmental Issues
Earth Systems & Processes
Landforms & Landscapes
History of the Landscape
Mapping the Environment
Landscape Ecology/Conservation Biology
Research Methods
Analysis of Environmental Samples
Environmental Management Case Study
Conservation Management Planning
Geographical Information Systems
Freshwater Ecology
River Processes
Rural Geography
Field Techniques in Ecology
Conservation Ecology of Habitats & Species
Hydrological Monitoring
Independent Research Project
Environmental Studies Residential Field Trip
Pollution & its Management for Sustainability
Sustainable Solutions for Energy & Waste
Residential Field Course
Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment
Restoration Ecology
Countryside Conservation & Agricultural Change
River Conservation & Management
Applied GIS & RS
Town & Country Planning
Work Experience

Assessment

Assessment has clear objectives and is in the form of: coursework, tests, practical reports, field reports, projects, examinations and essays throughout the duration of the course.

This is an interdisciplinary course delivered by an experienced and integrated team, having a strong central core and wide choice of modules. It is a hands-on approach, with local field work and practical classes, providing the opportunity for specialisation.

Fiona Best

Student, Environmental Management BSc (Hons)

“Studying Environmental Management here is brilliant, as the emphasis is on field work. As a small course, you become very friendly and supportive, and the lecturers are approachable and helpful.”

Academic department

Institute of Science & the Environment

“The Institute’s acclaimed research in areas such as river management, rural issues, forensic biology, nutrition and archaeology has a common thread: our belief that science should be centred around its impact on people.”
Professor John Newbury, Head of Institute

Employability

On completion of the course, you may follow a career as an environmental manager (e.g. with Natural England, Wildlife Trust or The Environment Agency), local government, particularly countryside services and environmental planning, consultancy, teaching or research.