Environmental Science

Welcome

We are developing subject-specific information and advice for all academic schools which shall include a resource for Environmental Science. In the meantime, you can check out the following:

Prospects.ac.uk Options with Environmental Science
Information and advice covering: Your skills, job options, career areas, further study, what next, case studies, contacts and resources.

We have developed links to help with the research of specific job sectors including Getting into Environmental Protection, Conservation & Management which maybe of interest to Environmental Science students.

Employability Activities within your degree

Throughout your degree you will undertake a number of modules, which are designed to develop the Graduate Attributes you will need in the work place. During these modules you will learn:

The recruitment and selection process within the sector
How to create your own environmental consultancy organisation
How to apply your industry specific knowledge and standards through real life case studies
How to create reports and policies in partnership with large regional organisations

Your tutors and lecturers also have extensive links with local, national and international employers. These employers provide Environmental Science students with placement opportunities, as well as presentations and workshops providing you an insight into the sector.

You are also able to attend an annual alumni event where graduates from the past 10 years return to the University to present and provide you guidance on a range of possible career opportunities.

Find out what the Environmental Sciences Student Society (ESSS) is doing, in the past they have arranged a number of employer talks to offer you further advice and support.

Further support

Visit Career Destinations (Building 37, Highfield) to browse information, borrow books, and use the computers for careers work. We also have a great variety of take away literature including the Career Planning Guide, graduate directories, and publications on topics such as work experience and teacher training – just ask at the Desk for advice.

A range of talks and workshops run throughout the year, whether you need help with career planning, applications, and interviews or want to meet employers, look at the Events Calendar to find out more.

Tel 023 8059 3501