BSc (Hons) Environmental Management with Foundation Year

Program Overview

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Environmental Management with Foundation Year

Overview

The Environmental Management with Foundation Year program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in environmental issues and essential study skills, preparing them for the full BSc (Hons) Environmental Management degree.

Course Details

Foundation Year

The introductory foundation year focuses on increasing knowledge and understanding of the social and natural sciences, necessary for understanding contemporary environmental issues. Students will build knowledge across the breadth of the subject, experience field and laboratory work, develop study skills, and learn to manage field data.

BSc Degree

The BSc Environmental Management is delivered over three years of study, with an optional industry placement year. Students will develop and advance their environmental management knowledge and skills, focusing on core areas such as sustainability, natural resources, earth processes, and the impact of people on places.

Modules

Foundation Year

• Environmental Conservation
• Earth Processes
• Data Handling
• Professional Communications
• Science for Health
• Scientific Methods

Year One

• Earth Surface Processes
• Environmental Resources
• People, Place and Space
• Sustainability and Environment
• Academic Tutorial
• Applied Skills and Field Course

Year Two

• Occupational Risk Management
• Research in Action
• Consultancy Project
• Monitoring Environmental Change
• Geographical Information Systems and Science (optional)
• Environmental Protection (optional)

Year Three

• Environmental Decision Making
• Corporate Environmental Management
• Dissertation (40 credits)
• Environmental Remote Sensing (optional)
• Modelling Environmental Systems (optional)
• Environment and Wellbeing (optional)
• Sustainable Cities (optional)

Assessment

Assessment is based on a combination of exams and coursework throughout the program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in environmental management, sustainability, and conservation, with potential roles including:

• ESG analyst
• Water and Environment Professional
• Health and Safety Advisor
• Retrofit Coordinator
• Data Manager
• Transport Planner
• Teaching

Facilities

Students have access to the state-of-the-art Bodmer Lab, a specialist, purpose-built facility that ensures students benefit from the latest technologies to support their learning and remain on the cutting edge of innovation and discovery.

Industry Collaboration and Research

The program is driven by industry and delivered by supportive program teams, with many academics and technicians involved in collaborative, interdisciplinary, high-impact work in local and global environmental issues and challenges.

Admission Requirements

• GCSE English language and mathematics at or above grade C or 4
• 64 UCAS points from A-level, BTEC National Diploma, T-level, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, European Baccalaureate, or Access to Higher Education
• Alternative entry requirements through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £8,505 for Foundation Year and £9,535 for subsequent years
• Part-time: fees calculated on a pro-rata basis

Additional Costs

• Field trips are funded by the school, but students may need to consider additional costs such as food and spending money
• International field trips that are part of core modules are also funded by the school, but students will need to pay towards international field trips that are part of optional modules (although these are subsidised by the school)

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Introduction: This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage environmental challenges.
The foundation year provides students with a strong foundation in environmental issues and study skills.
• Objectives:
• Develop scientific knowledge and understanding of interrelationships within the built and natural environments.
• Learn how to manage the environmental challenges in the world.
• Build strong foundation in environmental issues and essential study skills.
• Gain practical experience in environmental monitoring and management.
• Contribute to the reduction of climate change and make a positive environmental impact.
• Description:
• The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience through field trips, group projects, and industry placements.
• Students will learn about sustainability, natural resources, earth processes, and the impact of humans on the environment.
• They will also develop expertise in specific areas such as GIS, environmental modeling, and environmental assessment.
• The foundation year provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the full honors degree program.

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Outline:

• Content: The program covers a wide range of topics related to environmental management, including:
• Sustainability
• Natural resources
• Earth processes
• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental monitoring
• GIS
• Environmental modeling
• Environmental regulation
• Environmental policy
• Structure:
• The program is offered both full-time and part-time.
• The full-time program includes a foundation year followed by three years of study.
• The part-time program includes a foundation year followed by five years of study.
• The program also includes an optional industry placement year.
• Course Schedule:
• Modules:
• Foundation Year:
• Environmental Conservation
• Earth Processes
• Data Handling
• Professional Communications
• Science for Health
• Scientific Methods
• Year One:
• Earth Surface Processes
• Environmental Resources
• People, Place and Space
• Sustainability and Environment
• Academic Tutorial
• Applied Skills and Field Course
• Year Two:
• Occupational Risk Management
• Research in Action
• Consultancy Project
• Monitoring Environmental Change
• Option 1:
Geographical Information Systems and Science (BSc GEM)
• Option 2:
Environmental Protection
• Option 3:
University Wide Language
• Year Three:
• Environmental Decision Making Systems
• Corporate Environmental Management
• Dissertation
• Option 1:
Environmental Remote Sensing
• Option 2:
Modelling Environmental Systems
• Option 3:
University Wide Language
• Option 4:
Environment and Wellbeing
• Option 5:
Sustainable Cities
• Module Descriptions:

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Assessment:

• Methods: Assessment methods include exams, coursework, presentations, reports, and group projects.
• Criteria: Assessment criteria are aligned with the learning outcomes of each module.

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Teaching:

• Methods: Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, field trips, practical sessions, and guest speakers.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced and qualified academics with expertise in their respective fields.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes practical experience through field trips and industry placements.
• Feedback: Students receive regular feedback on their progress.

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Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental education officer
• Environmental manager
• Nature conservation officer
• Recycling officer
• Sustainability officer
• Opportunities:
• The program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of sectors, including environmental consultancies, local authorities, government agencies, NGOs, and private companies.
• Graduates are also well-prepared for further study in environmental management or related fields.
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are employed in a wide range of positions, including environmental consultants, sustainability officers, environmental managers, and researchers.
• They are also involved in a variety of projects, including environmental impact assessment, environmental monitoring, and climate change mitigation.

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Other:

• The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Management and Sustainability (CIWEM).
• The University of Salford is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.
• The program offers scholarships and bursaries to support students from a variety of backgrounds.
• The University of Salford has excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and field equipment.
• The University of Salford has a strong network of industry contacts and partners.