Glasgow Caledonian University
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management in Earth Sciences is offered by Glasgow Caledonian University.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management offered by the Glasgow Caledonian University
Environmental matters are a key consideration for any company. Environmental management graduates understand the impact on the environment of construction and regeneration and the need for the effective management of waste, energy, land resources and social issues.The programme is unique in providing you with an opportunity to focus on personal interests within a variety of specialisms, ranging from waste management, geographical information systems, contaminated land, social inclusion, enhancing the countryside, energy efficiency and transport policy.You will have the opportunity to carry out a work placement in the UK or in Europe, as well as opportunities for industrial placements in India and America. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). On completion of this course, you will automatically qualify for GradIEMA status which is a professionally recognised grade in the marketplace.
Your careerWith the rise of the ‘green economy', environmental graduates are increasingly sought by local authorities, government, environmental consultancies, energy providers and specialist agencies in the UK and abroad.What you will studyYear 1Urban Issues, Natural Resource Management, Principles of Workplace Legislation, Sustainability Online, Construction Materials.Year 2Introduction to key themes including Environmental Policy and Regulation, Society, Politics and Sustainability, Environmental Science and Measurement, Environmental Assessment, Urban Planning and the Principles of GIS.
Year 3Practical work experience which can involve working with local authorities, environmental consultancies, energy companies or studying abroad; Trimester B increases the GIS specialism as well as studying Climate Change: impact, mitigation and adaptation, and Corporate Sustainability.Year 4Honours Dissertation in preferred specialism; specialist modules include Urban Regeneration Energy Resource Management, Waste Management, Project GIS, Water Policy and Management, and Sustainability and the Built Environment.