This course include key features: Residential field trips in years 1 and 4 to underpin and contextualise what you learn; A range of field trips and visits to relevant local and national organisations to provide real life experience and to meet professionals in their field of work; Emphasis on applied environmental science; A focus on the practical application of theory to give you the skills to succeed.

Work placement

Studying an accredited CIEEM course in Countryside and Environmental Management opens up a range of graduate careers. You will spend your placement year working in a key sector of your choice. Placements can be matched to your career aspirations to help you develop skills, knowledge and understanding that will improve your employability.

Key skills you will develop may include; research and interpretation data, including GIS skills, scientific and lab skills, fieldwork techniques, and ccological and environmental awareness. Current placement employers include public bodies such as; Natural England, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Local Authorities, through to organisations/consultancies such as; RSK ADAS, Eurofins, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, National Trust, The Wildlife Trusts, Field Studies Council. Placement gives you unique prospects as employers value the combination of theory and hands-on experience.

Accreditation

Accredited by: Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). This course has been awarded Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) accredited degree course status. We are one of the first UK universities to receive this accreditation.

Accredited by: Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF). This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry based upon appropriate module selection.

Assessment methods

Assessment of student learning is conducted using a variety of methods. Each course module is assessed by a combination of coursework and an end of year exam. A part of the assessment process, student feedback forms an important element in the learning process. All students receive verbal and written feedback on their coursework and exam scripts.

Careers

The breadth and flexibility of this industry accredited course means our students go on to careers in a wide range of areas. Countryside and Environment students at Harper Adams have a strong reputation in the graduate jobs market. This stems from our balanced and up-to-date course structure, good links with the industry and the placement year.

These key elements of the Harper Adams approach help to produce graduates with a valuable combination of academic knowledge and real-world experience. There are many career opportunities in this field with, for example, environmental and land-based consultancies, statutory bodies like the Environment Agency, local authorities, and employers such as Natural England, Defra, Wildlife Trusts, the National Trust and environmental consultancies.