BSc Environmental Management with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography, covering physical and human geography alongside environmental management. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The four-year programme includes a foundation year pathway for students who do not meet direct entry requirements, with automatic progression to the full honours degree upon successful completion. An international field trip in the second year provides practical research experience across different geographical contexts.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C or grade 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE is required. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted. UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS points. A level: 64 UCAS points. At least one full A level required. As Level: Only accepted alongside at least two full A levels. BTEC: MM BTEC: MPP. BTEC: Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications. BTEC: Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications. BTEC: Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications. Extended Project: Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS points from Higher Level. Access To Higher Education: 64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. IB: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 35%
- 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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Environmental Conservation
- Earth Processes
- Data Handling
- Professional Communications
- Science for Health
- Scientific Methods
- 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
- Modelling Environmental Systems
- Environment and Wellbeing
- Sustainable Cities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environmental Management with Foundation Year 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 £7,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BSc Environmental Management with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
90% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environmental Management with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.