BSc (Hons) Environmental Management

This course provides a cross-disciplinary approach to problem-solving in environmental management.

Locations: Aberdeen, Edinburgh
Study mode: full-time (4 years), Part-time (8 years)
Subject Area: Environment, Conservation and Sustainability
Department: Environment and Countryside
Start Date: September 2021
Agency Code: 8M9L

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Course overview

This course develops your understanding of sustainability and our natural environment within the context of managing the environment, natural resources and relevant human impacts. We'll also develop a cross-disciplinary approach to problem solving.

A sound grasp of scientific, social and economic theories are backed by the knowledge of how to apply practical solutions in real-life environmental management.

Regular site visits and field trips will broaden your experiences, and help you see your studies in a real world context.

Entry requirements

Four Highers (BBCC), to include a science or Geography.

National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English and Maths.

What you'll learn

As well as the core modules, you'll be able to choose your own area of specialism from a variety of elective subjects, including Rural Development, Ecology: Management and Impacts, Land and Habitat Restoration and Environmental Policy Analysis. Other options include Waste Reduction and Recycling and Carbon Management

Other example modules include:

Rural Planning
Environmental Impact Assessment
Climate Change
Geographical Information Systems
Resource Efficiency & Security

Student experience

Katie Goodfellow, from Hawick in the Scottish Borders, grew up on a farm, and always knew she wanted a career in the outdoor environment. She's passionate about creating positive change in behaviour to tackle climate change.

"I have always been a hands-on, practical learner," she said. "So I particularly enjoyed the field trips — they provide an application of classroom-based learning. Plus the staff are all willing to give you assistance and guide you in the right direction.

"The course also gives you the chance to meet new people and make connections in your chosen industry. Life on campus holds many opportunities!"

The integrated approach to education at SRUC gives a competitive advantage and a flavour of different career pathways.

Katie Goodfellow

Meet the lecturer

John Holland

A lecturer for 26 years, Johns PhD was on Plant herbivore interactions within a complex mosaic of grassland, mire and montane communities.

John has always had an interest in and passion for ecology and natural history, particularly in mountain environments. His main research interests are in upland ecosystem services, hill grasslands, agri-environmental management, and farm woodlands and agroforestry.

A guest lecturer for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, John lectures at the Riverside and Edinburgh campuses and to visiting students at the SRUC farm.

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Dr Alex Hilton

Alex has been at SRUC for over 17 years and worked as both a researcher and teacher.

When teaching, his main interest is crop-related subjects. However, Alex also makes use of his research background by teaching research skills and supervising a number of honours and MSc projects.

One of Alex’s favourite roles is coordinating the BSc Honours projects at Aberdeen. The students look at so many different things and he enjoys seeing them develop their interest in a specific topic, as well as finding answers to problems facing the industry.

Fees and funding

Eligible full-time students studying BSc/BSc (Hons) Environmental Management should apply to SAAS for fees and funding. A student loan is also available to help students with living costs.

If you do not apply, you will have to pay your fees yourself and if you have studied at HNC/D/degree level before SAAS may not pay your fees.

More information about funding your course

Find out more about your payment options for this course in our fees and funding section

Fees and funding

Other possible routes to funding

Care experienced bursary: There are a number of bursaries available to care-experienced students studying full time. Find out more from our student funding teams at: registryfunding@SRUC.ac.uk
Discretionary fund
- SAAS student bursary
- Care Experienced Accommodation Grant
- Childcare
- Going further bursary
- RUK bursary (for students from outside Scotland)
- The Gregor Thomas Royan Lamb Bursary for Future Farmers
- Centenary bursary
- Change your path bursary

BSc (Hons) Environmental Management

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