Work with academics on urgent environmental challenges and explore theoretical, practical and policy solutions. Develop your transferable skills and career goals as an environmental professional.

Develop the core knowledge and competencies you’ll need to work in the environment sector.
Critically assess the theoretical basis for modern environmental policies and practice worldwide.
Design your own course within the wildlife & landscape management or international resource management routes.
Learn from staff with extensive research and professional experience.

You’ll study a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). We’ll introduce you to environmental experts and you’ll have the chance to work on live projects for real clients. You’ll tailor your studies to your own career goals, specialising in ecology & conservation or international resource management.

Live projects

You’ll complete a major independent research project, which you’ll design on a subject of your choice under the expert supervision of an academic. Projects are often aligned with current research activities undertaken by our staff – in collaboration with a wide range of partners, including local government, the Environment Agency, industry and conservation organisations.

You may also be able to work in a small group to complete a live consultancy project for one of our partner organisations – who act as a real-life client for your work.

Field trips

We use our university campus, Sheffield city centre, the surrounding region and the neighbouring Peak District National Park as live study sites on many of our modules. In these locations you’ll see examples of the principles and practice techniques covered on the course. 

Recent visits have included habitat management in the Peak District and lowland peat bogs, ecological survey in local farmland, sustainable housing design, and innovative waste management practices in Sheffield. Where possible these visits involve the external professionals responsible for the site or the process in question.

Networking opportunities 

You’ll benefit from our extensive network of leading experts and organisations. We’ll encourage you to engage with our contacts, both on the course and through extra-curricular activities. By working with them you can explore the different roles within the environmental sector. 

You’ll also draw on the university services that support graduate employability and enterprise – including specialist careers advice to help you launch your career.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

We provide a supportive, inclusive and challenging learning experience – helping you develop as a self-directed learner with a long-lasting passion for environmental management. You’ll be introduced to key theories and current debates through lectures from leading authorities. You’ll experience site visits to explore key concepts and issues. Instead of exams you’ll be assessed on the application of skills and knowledge – evidenced through your coursework. 

You’ll also engage in formative exercises, group discussions and critical analyses of current environmental issues and case studies. 

You learn through

• lectures and seminars
• guest lectures
• individual and group exercises
• case studies
• field visits
• coursework

Environmental management offers a wide range of exciting employment opportunities. Our applied focus on professional skills and competencies encourages you to develop a personal career development plan – supported by our specialist Employability Advisers.

Many of our graduates go on to work in the consultancy sector – which spans both ecology and resource management. 

Other employment opportunities include

• government agencies (Defra, Environment Agency)
• companies such as McCain Foods, Amey PLC, United Utilities and Geosphere Environmental Ltd
• advising on the development and implementation of an environmental management system in almost any business
• major third-sector conservation organisations, such as the RSPB and Wildlife Trusts
• National Park Authorities and Local Government

 

Normal entry requirements are a minimum 2.2 honours degree or equivalent. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

We may accept applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements depending on their suitability. This may be assessed by • an interview and/or piece of written work • relevant experience • qualifications • commitment to study.

International students
International qualifications are suitable if they are equivalent to a UK 2.2 honours degree.

If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please contact us for more information.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Applied Research Methods	15	Coursework
Environment & Infrastructure	15	Coursework
Environmental Perspectives And Policy Development	15	Coursework
Introduction To Gis	15	Coursework
Major Research Project	45	Coursework
Professional Practice	15	Coursework