Environmental Management and Sustainability (with Dundee & Angus College) BSc - BSc (Hons)

Abertay University

**Run in collaboration with Dundee & Angus College**This programme offers students a structured pathway into Environmental Management and Sustainability (BSc) at Abertay University. In Year 1, students complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Dundee & Angus College, providing a strong technical and analytical foundation alongside core management-related skills.On successful completion of the HNC, students are guaranteed the opportunity to progress to Year 2 to Environmental Management and Sustainability degree at Abertay University. This integrated route is designed to support a smooth transition from college‑style learning into the university environment, while building the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills required for leadership and management roles within engineering contexts.**Looking for direct entry into Year 2?**View our 3 year BEng degree, course code H220.**Why study Environmental Management & Sustainability?**Become an environmental problem-solver, delivering practical, sustainable solutions for climate change challenges on all kinds of engineering projects. Prepare for a versatile career in the engineering and environmental industries on this work-focused degree at Scotland’s Top Modern University for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2027).**Green engineering: improve carbon emissions**You’ll learn how to apply environmental processes, policies and regulations to engineering challenges. For example, how to best use renewable energy and recycled materials to help cut carbon emissions.**Practical and work-focused**The course is very hands-on, featuring a work placement, onsite visits, industry presentations and guest lectures.We do everything we can to help you build your CV while you study.**Study in a work-like environment**From the very start you’ll work in cross-disciplinary teams on real-world projects. With everyone taking different roles, you’ll study as if you’re in the workplace.  Communication, good project management and team problem-solving are key.**12-week work placement**The 12-week work placement equips you with hands-on work experience, and industry relevant skills to enhance your CV. It also helps you to network within the sector.Around 70% of our students get involved with summer work placements in the engineering sector through connections they’ve made from their work placements or by networking.**Growing job market**You’ll graduate with a strong environmental, business, and engineering skillset, ready to work on sustainable projects in this flourishing job market.**Flexible degree - tailor your studies**If your interests and career plans change, you can switch to another related degree at the end of first year. This is part of a portfolio of three engineering courses.Abertay is **the UK's TOP modern uni for civil engineering** (Times Good Uni Guide 2025).

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences