Course summary

Environmental management involves the protection and conservation of natural resources, from the air we breathe, to the water we drink to the ecosystems that support life to the renewable and non-renewable energy and materials that are exploited for modern living and the disposal of waste. Human activities exert a profound impact on the natural world but with concerted environmental stewardship from the local to global level, negative environmental impacts can be minimised to ensure long-term sustainability. On this course you benefit from an applied and multi-disciplinary approach, gaining a working knowledge of biology, chemistry, ecology, geography, geology, and the social sciences, delivered by research and practice-led teaching staff, drawing on case studies and active academic and professional experience. You gain knowledge and skills needed to navigate the scientific, social, technological, and regulatory aspects of an environmental management career. You learn how to communicate scientific principles clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders from local community members/groups to national/international governing bodies. Teesside University is situated in the Tees Valley - an industrialised area pioneering new environmental technologies to help the UK achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions targets, and including a wealth of natural spaces including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, national parks, and exceptional coastal ecosystems. The unique juxtaposition of industry and nature provides a wealth of learning opportunities for the budding environmental manager. Successful graduates from this course are well-placed to find employment. As an energy and environmental manager, you might find yourself responsible for overseeing the energy and environmental performance of a private, public or voluntary sector organisation, as well as in a wide range of engineering industries. Energy and environmental managers examine corporate activities to establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance with environmental legislation across the organisation. You might be responsible for reviewing the whole operation, carrying out energy and environmental audits and assessments, identifying and resolving energy and environmental problems and acting as an agent of change. Your role could include training the workforce to develop the ability to recognise their own contributions to improved energy and environmental performance. It may also include developing, implementing and monitoring energy and environmental strategies, policies and programmes that promote sustainable development at corporate, national, or global level. Visit Teesside University’s website to apply to start in September or January. You may wish to study our two year advanced practice route which enhances your qualification by adding a vocational or research-based internship.