Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) with integrated foundation year

Professional accreditation

Our Environmental Sciences BSc(Hons) degree is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). Accreditation is an external mark of quality for the course and an acknowledgement of the support we provide our students in planning for their careers.

As a student on our course you’re eligible for free membership of IES and will become part of an active community which champions environmental disciplines both academically and professionally. Through the IES you have access to careers advice and resources and have the opportunity to be part of a long-established and reputable environmental sciences professional body.

Prepare for your career

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

Apply your learning and consolidate your geographical scientific knowledge and skills in the lab and in the field.

Strengthen transferrable skills in time management, group working, communication, presenting, designing solutions and software skills. All of which help to prepare you for your career.

Learn with staff who are active in research and consultancy, you’ll build your specialist research skills and gain more in-depth knowledge in the areas that interest you most.

Gain real-world, related experience and make a difference getting involved with community groups and voluntary organisations.

Facilities for learning

You will gain valuable, hands-on experience in our specialist labs and using our field equipment, including:

• Environment and Public Health Lab
• Soil and Water Analysis Labs
• Soil and Sediment Analysis Lab
• Hydraulics Lab
• Environmental Simulation Lab
• Scanning Electron Microscopy facility
• Air quality lab
• Computer suites running GIS and other professional software
• Equipment for field-based geophysical surveying
• Field collection equipment.

Professional links

Research informs our teaching, helping our students to think and learn like professionals. You will learn with Brighton-based researchers who are tackling global issues such as sustainable riverine management and air quality. Our research spans Environment and Public Health, People, Nature and Places, and also includes the Centre for Earth Observation Science.

Guest lectures from industry experts and our own graduates enhance your learning, giving you valuable insights into real-world working environments as well as networking opportunities.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have gone on to careers in organisations including the Environment Agency, Southern Water, Low Carbon Europe, GIS consultancies. They are working in roles such as GIS officer, environmental consultant, energy consultant, sustainability manager, performance analyst, archaeologist, heritage manager, and planning and development surveyor.

Further study

We have opportunities for further study at postgraduate level in this field:

• Environmental Assessment and Management MSc (PGCert PGDip)
• Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management MSc (PGDip)
• Water and Environmental Management MSc (PGDip)

Supporting your employability

Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Connect with our careers team

• Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
• Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
• Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
• Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
• Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
• Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.

Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.

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