Course length: Three years full-time or four years with placement. This multidisciplinary course includes the scientific study of the physical, chemical and biological processes operating on and within the Earth. It is fully accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences, meaning you will graduate with a degree recognised and valued by the industry. You will be introduced to analytical skills, discover how to conserve global biodiversity, and investigate environmental monitoring and pollution migration. You will focus on aspects of particular interest to today’s work arena, such as renewable energies, environmental impact assessment, environmental hazard management and sustainability. Other topics covered include global climate change and the challenges posed by managing our natural resources.

Nottingham Trent University is one of the top ten UK universities for graduate employability. As one of our graduates, you will possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills, including research methodology, problem-solving and attention to detail, in addition to the specific knowledge and skills relevant to an Environmental Science degree. The skills and knowledge acquired will equip you to pursue a career within organisations concerned with sustainable energy use and generation, the protection of natural resources, and environmental conservation. Once you have graduated from this course, potential employers include: Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Environment Agency local government environmental consultancies conservation agencies private companies. Possible roles you may consider include: energy management adviser sustainability officer environmental auditor water quality scientist conservation adviser recycling officer environmental consultant.