The value and importance of the environment and its issues is becoming increasingly recognised in society. Environmental Management covers key topics such as climate change, sustainability, and management of natural and land resources, providing students with essential knowledge for further study and employment in a wide range of environmental and conservation sectors. This programme will provide both practical and case study based learning to support knowledge and awareness of current techniques used in environmental management. The theory and skills gained will support progression onto the HND in Environmental Management, but also move into related sectors such as rural development, estate management, and environmental conservation.
**Assessment Methods**
A wide range of assessment methods are employed in this HNC award that include; case – study reporting, identification log book, site investigation, restricted / short response questions, or audit reporting to name a few.
**Modules Studied**
Mandatory Modules in this HNC include: Biodiversity Conservation, Ecology and Ecosystems, Geology and Geomorphology, Rural Land Use, Planning and Development: An Introduction, Environmental Awareness, Information Technology: Professional and Academic Applications, Pollution Management and Resource Recovery, and Economic Issues: An Introduction. Candidates will also undertake the Graded Unit Award in Environmental Management that provides project management, team work, and data collection and analysis experience.
To allow progression onto the HND students will also complete Biology: An Introduction together with selecting three further modules from: Soil Management; Business Management: An Introduction; Transport Towards a Sustainable Future, or Classification and Identification of Organisms.
Course Details - Modules
Mandatory Modules in this HNC include: Biodiversity Conservation, Ecology and Ecosystems, Geology and Geomorphology, Rural Land Use, Planning and Development: An Introduction, Environmental Awareness, Information Technology: Professional and Academic Applications, Pollution Management and Resource Recovery, and Economic Issues: An Introduction. Candidates will also undertake the Graded Unit Award in Environmental Management that provides project management, team work, and data collection and analysis experience.
To allow progression onto the HND students will also complete Biology: An Introduction together with selecting three further modules from: Soil Management; Business Management: An Introduction; Transport Towards a Sustainable Future, or Classification and Identification of Organisms.
Course Details – Assessment Method
A wide range of assessment methods are employed in this HNC award that include; case – study reporting, identification log book, site investigation, restricted / short response questions, or audit reporting to name a few.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
2R5Y
Institution code:
S01
Campus Name:
Aberdeen
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
To include Geography or a Science subject
To include relevant subject eg: Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science
To include Geography or a Science subject
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Achieving at least 5.0 in each component
For more information on SRUC's English Language requirements
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Provider information
SRUC Edinburgh
West Mains Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
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