Environmental Management & Sustainability

Abertay University

**Why study Environmental Management & Sustainability?**Become an environmental problem-solver, delivering practical, sustainable solutions for climate change challenges on all kinds of engineering projects. Prepare for a versatile career in the engineering and environmental industries on this work-focused degree.**Green engineering: improve carbon emissions**You’ll learn how to apply environmental processes, policies and regulations to engineering challenges. For example, how to best use renewable energy and recycled materials to help cut carbon emissions.**Practical and work-focused**The course is very hands-on, featuring a work placement, onsite visits, industry presentations and guest lectures. We do everything we can to help you build your CV while you study.**Study in a work-like environment**From the very start you’ll work in cross-disciplinary teams on real-world projects. With everyone taking different roles, you’ll study as if you’re in the workplace. Communication, good project management and team problem-solving are key.**12-week work placement**The 12-week work placement equips you with hands-on work experience, and industry relevant skills to enhance your CV. It also helps you to network within the sector.**Booming job market**You’ll graduate with a strong environmental, business, and engineering skillset, ready to work on sustainable projects in this flourishing job market.**Flexible degree - tailor your studies**If your interests and career plans change, you can switch to another related degree at the end of first year. This is part of a portfolio of three engineering courses. Find out more.Our Civil Engineering course ranked 1st in Scotland for teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023).

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences