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Course overview

The world is facing urgent challenges—biodiversity loss, climate change, and growing threats to food and energy supplies.

Our Environmental Management and Sustainability degree apprenticeship prepares you to tackle these head-on. You’ll develop expertise in climate change adaptation, water management, sustainable energy, land use, and food security.

Blending theory with hands-on experience, this programme helps you master key sustainability concepts while uncovering your passions. Its interdisciplinary approach gives you a broad perspective on environmental management, opening doors to exciting careers or further research opportunities.

Fieldwork is at the heart of your learning. Each year includes trips to local sites to bring your studies to life. The standard degree programme features residential field courses, including international trips to Europe and South Africa. Apprentices will join a residential field course in their first year, with other trips available as optional extras.

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for the degree apprenticeship will typically be a minimum of three A levels at Grade C or higher, their equivalent (in UCAS points) or a Level 3 apprenticeship in a construction or property-related discipline. Current employees who already have experience in the industry, who would like to become an apprentice, can discuss enrolment with our team of specialists who will advise. Apprentices must have the right to work in England.

Apprentices without GCSE English and Maths (A*-C or 9 - 4) or equivalent will need to achieve this level prior to enrolment. This can be funded separately and taken at a local college or provider.

Careers

The environment sector is full of opportunities to create real change, from environmental consultancy and sustainable business management to renewable energy and land management. With strong links to employers like the National Trust, local authorities, and the Environment Agency, your future could start here.

As an apprentice, this degree builds on what you already know while giving you the skills and confidence to take your career further. Whether you aim to step into management or transform your business, we are here to help you succeed.

Accreditation

The BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability is proposed to be accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management (IEMA) reflecting its inclusion of the teaching of knowledge and skills that are critical to protecting our environment now and in the future. Accreditation will ensure that the curriculum is aligned to best practice in the sector.   

This programme is pending accreditation by the Institute of Environmental Management (IEMA). IEMA is one of the leading institutes committed to increasing the embedding of sustainability in all environmental activities as well as providing analysis and commentary on the changing land management landscape.