BSc (Hons) Environmental Management at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Environmental management is a rewarding career for those passionate about driving impactful change and preserving the planet for future generations. Our Environmental Management BSc(Hons) develops the scientific skills and knowledge you need to explore the key issues we face as a society – from the air we breathe to the quality of our water. The course focuses on your career development, so you’ll gain practical skills through classroom, laboratory and work experience.

Faculty: School of Applied Sciences | Department: Geography, Earth and Environment | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years; part-time: 4–6 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Designed to give you a broad understanding of environmental management, your first year introduces key areas like physical geography, data analysis and global environmental challenges, and helps you to develop the academic and field skills needed for your degree. Exploring Environments: An Introduction to Geographical and Environmental Fieldwork On this module you will undertake a UK-based residential field course over three working days, supported by lectures and workshops. You’ll take part in intensive study and field research skills training in different field environments. Modules include Mapping and Data Insights, Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation, Academic Learning for Geography and Environmental Studies, Introduction to Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Pollution, Sustainable Futures, Professional Practice for Global Challenges, Geography and Environment International Field Work, Research Design and Advanced Data Analysis.

Career pathways

An Environmental Management degree prepares you for careers focused on sustainability, environmental assessment and managing the impacts of human activity on natural systems. Discover career paths linked to this subject area, the skills you’ll develop, and examples of graduate destinations on our geography, ecology and environment careers and employability page.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. International Baccalaureate 27 points, to include three subjects at Higher level. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. Foundation degree/HND/HNC 60% in international foundation. Applicants with an HND or foundation degree may be considered for year 2 entry. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years; part-time: 4–6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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