Degrees

Why choose a degree?

Degrees are a great way to gain the skills and knowledge you need for your future career while learning from experts. With an Ecology or Environmental Management degree, you’ll:

• Learn how to manage natural environments and ecosystems
• Understand species diversity and the impact of human activities
• Discover how climate change, flooding, and erosion affect nature
• Develop plant and animal identification skills, and ecological survey techniques
• Specialise in areas like land or water ecology

How long are degree courses?

Courses can range from one-year foundation degrees to four-year bachelor’s degrees with placements. You can also continue your studies with a top-up year or a master’s degree.

Choosing the right degree

With so many options, it’s important to choose the degree that fits your goals and interests. Here’s what to consider:

• What areas of ecology or environmental management interest you?
• Do you prefer a single subject or a combined programme?
• Do you want to study full-time or part-time?
• Can you study remotely, or will it be in-person?
• What are the entry requirements?
• How much fieldwork or lab work is involved?
• Are there opportunities for work placements or ‘sandwich courses’?
• Is the course accredited by a leading body like CIEEM?

Example courses:

Degrees can cover topics like Ecology and Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Management, Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, Business Management and Sustainability, and more.

How to find a course:

• Check your local university’s website for course options.
• Visit the UCAS website to explore available degrees.
• Attend open days to meet students and lecturers.

Accredited Degrees

CIEEM accredited degrees offer extra benefits. Find out more about them and the courses that are available here.

Accredited Degrees

Studying a CIEEM accredited degree has many significant benefits, find out about them and available accredited courses here.

Accredited Degrees