Course Summary

Land is facing increasing conflicts related to its management for different purposes. These include food production, renewable energy, protection of soil and water resources, nature conservation, urban development and the provision of space for recreation and tourism. Taught by the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, our BSc Environmental Management enables you to build on your interests and to prepare for a career in this area. Are you keen to take our BSc Environmental Management course but haven't taken the necessary A level subjects? Our BSc Environmental Management with Foundation is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course. During this degree you will learn about the technical, scientific and socioeconomic aspects of environmental issues, and develop methods for tackling them. The course focuses on the needs of employers and you will develop your professional skills alongside your scientific knowledge, using exercises such as mock consultancies. Additionally, you will carry out a short industry placement and have the chance to study abroad. You will be able to tailor this course to suit your specific interests. You can follow either the Landscape and Countryside Management pathway or the Global Environmental Management pathway by selecting specific optional modules, or choose your own route by selecting modules from each. The Landscape and Countryside Management route has a stronger biological emphasis and covers topics such as land management, nature conservation and farming. The Global Environmental Management pathway covers more of the wider international aspects of the environment, including policy, human geography and environmental issues such as pollution and climate change. There is a strong practical element to the course and you will usually carry out field trips once a week during the first two years. The University of Reading’s award-winning campus is home to over 1,000 different animal species and is extremely useful for learning fieldwork skills. It offers multiple habitats for study and allows you to step straight from the classroom to the field. Meanwhile, the University's large farms provide access to hedgerow and marshland environments, as well as the River Thames. Additionally, you will visit Pembrokeshire and Devon, where you will be able to examine habitats not found in Reading. During the final year you will carry out an independent project, and will normally be embedded within one of the School's research groups, working alongside leading academics. Our specialist areas include land management, biodiversity conservation, climate change and food security. The University of Reading has been at the forefront of research into sustainability and the environment for many decades, and you will be based in a School ranked 12th in the world for Agriculture and Forestry (QS World Ranking by Subject, 2020). Our staff are actively engaged in research and tailor their teaching to reflect the changing trends and emerging technologies within the sector. You will also benefit from our small class sizes. Our BSc Environmental Management course is linked to environmental courses offered by other departments and you will be able to tap into their specialist knowledge. As a graduate you will have the core knowledge needed for a range of careers in fields such as environmental management, nature conservation and natural resource management. The Landscape and Countryside Management modules pathway can be a doorway into land management or conservation careers at local authorities or non-governmental organisations such as the RSPB, National Trust or Wildlife Trusts. The Global Environmental Management route, on the other hand, will enable you to move into jobs that focus on policy, such as roles within consultancy.

Course Details - Modules

Example modules may include: - Key skills for science research - Biology - Chemistry - Environment, Ecology and Sustainability - Mathematics Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please visit our website for more module information.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F751

Institution code: R12

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science at grade C. Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. DDD - BCC.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 23700.0 Year 1
International 23700.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Reading
RG6 6AH

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