Environmental Management & Sustainability
Abertay University
UCAS Code: H220 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay University
UCAS Code: H220 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
to include a numerate subject at Grade B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Construction and the Built Environment
Scottish Higher
Numerate subject at B - We accept Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Manufacture, Economics, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics
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About this course
**Why study Environmental Management & Sustainability?**
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.
**Green engineering: improve carbon emissions**
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.
**Practical and work-focused**
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.
**Study in a work-like environment**
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.
**12-week work placement**
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.
**Booming job market**
You’ll graduate with a strong environmental, business, and engineering skillset, ready to work on sustainable projects in this flourishing job market.
**Flexible degree - tailor your studies**
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. Find out more.
Our Civil Engineering course ranked 1st in Scotland for teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023).
Assessment methods
We’re at the cutting edge of engineering – both theoretical and practical – and we offer a broad range of learning environments. This includes the traditional lecture and tutorial format, student-led learning, interactive class sessions, field trips and site-visits, and a substantial element of lab and design work. Our class sized are smaller than average, meaning we can spend more time with each student.
We encourage independent study, which means you take responsibility for your own learning. A variety of methods are used to assess your study, enabling you to demonstrate progress in different ways. Coursework typically includes design challenges, laboratory reports, essays and oral presentations. Formal exams include questions that require short answers, problem-solving and design.
Your placement will be assessed by industrial and academic supervisors, as well as by report and oral presentation. In your final dissertation, you’re individually supported by one of our research-active members of staff.
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Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
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