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HomeThe University of ManchesterBSc Environmental Management

BSc Environmental Management

The University of Manchester
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
B /67
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
56%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

28%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction25%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Elementary occupations
11%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
9%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
8%
04
Skilled trades occupations
8%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
8%
06
Administrative occupations
6%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
6%
08
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
6%
09
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
3%

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
56%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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