BSc Environmental Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, examining earth surface processes, sustainability, and natural resource management. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, and Project Management. Field trips include UK day visits and residential courses in Europe. A final-year dissertation involves independent research with academic supervision, and a Consultancy Project is completed for a real external client.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 104 - 112 points. A level: 104 - 112 UCAS points. At least two full A levels required. BTEC: DMM. T level: Overall Grade M - any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Scottish Highers: 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104-112 UCAS points from Higher Level. IB: 30 points. Access to HE: 104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Earth Surface Processes
- Environmental Resources
- People, Place and Space
- Sustainability and Environment
- Academic Tutorial
- Applied Skills and Field Course
- Occupational Risk Management
- Research in Action
- Consultancy Project
- Monitoring Environmental Change
- Geographical Information Systems and Science
- Environmental Protection
- Environmental Decision Making
- Corporate Environmental Management
- Dissertation (40 credits)
- Environmental Remote Sensing
- Sustainable Cities
- Environment and Wellbeing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Management at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Environmental sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Management at University of Salford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environmental Management at University of Salford?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environmental Management at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Management at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Environmental Management at University of Salford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.