Environmental Management with Foundation Year

Environmental management addresses how human societies can organise their activities to reduce environmental damage, manage natural resources sustainably and adapt to the pressures of climate change. It is an applied field that draws on ecology, geography, economics, policy studies and the natural sciences to develop practical frameworks for environmental assessment, resource management and the design of strategies that balance human needs with the protection of natural systems. As organisations across every sector face increasing pressure to understand and reduce their environmental impacts, the demand for graduates with environmental management expertise is growing steadily.

At the University of Salford this programme is studied part time and includes a foundation year, providing a structured and accessible entry route for students who want to develop the scientific and environmental knowledge needed before engaging with degree-level environmental management study. The foundation year builds both a strong foundation in environmental issues and the essential study skills needed to succeed in higher education, before progression to the full BSc Environmental Management degree.

You will develop expertise in environmental assessment, ecosystem management, climate change, pollution control, environmental policy and the practical and analytical skills needed to work in environmental management roles. Salford's location in Greater Manchester, with access to both urban and semi-rural environments, provides a practical context for much of the learning.

Graduates from environmental management programmes move into careers in environmental consultancy, local and national government, conservation, the energy sector, planning, sustainability management, water management and environmental education. The field is expanding as organisations in every sector face increasing regulatory and stakeholder expectations around environmental performance. Postgraduate study in environmental management, environmental science or sustainability is also a well-established route.