About this course
This environmental management with business degree focuses on industry and is ideal if you're thinking of a career in environmental management or consultancy. It aims to produce skilled, highly employable environmental graduates that are capable of contributing to a green and sustainable economy. You'll take a work placement where you can put the skills you've learned into practice, and help start your career after graduation.
This course is based in our Centre for Environmental Sciences. It combines the core areas of environmental science with the concepts of business and management.
You'll learn about:
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core environmental processes
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the Earth's physical, biological and chemical systems
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pollution and sustainability
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ethical business
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environmental legislation
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project management
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environmental and business research methods
By combining the science with business, you can apply your management skills to environmental and sustainability issues. You'll also understand the social effects of scientific and numerical data.
As part of this course you can:
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study specialist computing and geographical information systems
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use specialist facilities including a purpose-built teaching lab
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take field trips to local study sites
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join our award-winning Enactus society
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complete an independent research project for a business as part of your placement
This is a research-led course, which focuses on innovative teaching, and practical environmental management for business skills. Key elements have been developed in partnership with the university's research groups, education teams and industry.
Accreditations
Course location
This course is based at Highfield.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Download the programme specification
The programme specification sets out the learning outcomes of this course and details how the course is taught and assessed.
In light of COVID-19, we’ve made changes to some elements of course delivery for 2020-21. For details as to how this has changed delivery for this course, please view the Addendum to the Programme Specification PDF.
Entry requirements
For Academic year 202021
A-levels
ABB including one acceptable science subject
A-levels additional information
offers typically exclude General Studies.
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer:
BBB including one acceptable science subject and grade A in the EPQ
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme, as follows:
BBB to include one acceptable science subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with minimum 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level to include one acceptable science subject at Higher Level scoring a minimum of 5.
International Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) statement
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.
Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
BTEC
D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A B in two A-levels to include one acceptable science subject, DD in BTEC Diploma plus B in acceptable science A-Level subject
BTEC additional information
BTEC qualifications must be accompanied by one acceptable science 'A' level
Other requirements
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
Course structure
COVID-19: we've made some changes to the structure of the course for this academic year. Download the programme specification addendum in 'About this course' to learn more.
Each year you'll take modules from both subjects - 75% from environmental science and 25% from business.
In your second and third years, you'll choose from a range of optional modules in both environmental science and business. These will allow you to adapt the course to your personal interests or career ambitions.
Year 1 overview
You'll study topics including:
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core environmental science
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field research
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quantitative methods
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an introduction to management
Year 2 overview
You’ll take part in an overseas no-fly, low-carbon field trip to study sustainability projects in different countries.
Modules this year will cover:
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pollution
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sustainability
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the environmental impacts of business, industry and legislation
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project management skills.
You'll choose from a range of optional modules to follow your own interests and career plans. These include:
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climate change
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ecology
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social enterprise
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management ethics
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geographical information systems
Year 3 overview
You'll study a practical module called The Sustainability Professional. This is taught in partnership with industry, including international environmental consultancies. It will provide the skills, knowledge and expertise to pursue a career in this field. You'll also learn about environmental legislation and how its affects on business and industry.
You'll choose optional modules from topics such as:
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sustainable resource management
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transport
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managing innovation
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entrepreneurship
You'll spend your final semester on an industrial placement in a relevant organisation, and complete a research project. This will give you valuable experience and project management skills, to prepare you for your career. You may be able to continue working with your placement organisation after completing the course.
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
COVID-19: we've made some changes to our modules for this academic year. Download the programme specification addendum in 'About this course' to learn more.
For entry in Academic Year 2020-21
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules in year 1:
Learning and assessment
COVID-19: we've made some changes to our learning and assessment methods for this academic year. Download the programme specification addendum in 'About this course' to learn more.
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- lectures
- classes and tutorials
- coursework
- individual and group projects
- independent learning (studying on your own)
Course time
How you'll spend your course time:
Year 1
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 1:
How we'll assess you
Your assessment breakdown
Year 1:
Academic support
You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.
Course leader
Simon Kemp is the course leader.
Careers
The applied business focus of this environmental management and business course means you'll have a wide choice of environmental career routes when you graduate. These include:
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environmental consultancy
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sustainability strategy and policy
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local and national government bodies
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carbon management
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nature conservation
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environmental pressure groups
Recent Environmental Science graduates have been employed at organisations including:
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AECOM
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WSP
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Ramboll
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Ordnance Survey
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BP
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Environment Agency
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Ordnance Survey
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WWF
Throughout your degree, you'll benefit from guest speakers from industry, government and environment groups. We have connections with many organisations such as the Environment Agency, DEFRA, AECOM and The Wildlife Trust. Together we will help you build your networks and prepare you for your next steps after graduation. Our students play an important part in Southampton University's award-winning Enactus society. It is a global nonprofit organisation that helps improve the lives of people around the world.
Careers services at Southampton
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:
work experience schemes
CV and interview skills and workshops
networking events
careers fairs attended by top employers
a wealth of volunteering opportunities
study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.
Work in industry
This degree includes a placement with an environmental organisation in the second half of the year 3, where you will carry out your research project in partnership with them.
You can also boost your employability by spending a paid year in employment in the industry of your choice between your second and third years.
This is a great opportunity to:
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apply your skills and knowledge in a real industry setting
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try out a potential career
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demonstrate personal development to future employers
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £9,250.
- EU and international students pay £22,760.
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.
Find out how to:
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:
Bursaries, scholarships and other funding
If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.
If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.
Get in touch for advice about student money matters.
Scholarships and grants
You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.
We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Support during your course
The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student.
How to apply
When you apply use:
- UCAS course code: F750
- UCAS institution code: S27
What happens after you apply?
We will assess your application on the strength of your:
- predicted grades
- academic achievements
- personal statement
- academic reference
We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.
Equality and diversity
We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
