subject: What environmental degrees are available? Part one [print this page] What environmental degrees are available? Part one
Not only are there more courses available to study, but environmental qualifications are becoming much more valuable. There is a high demand for qualified experts who are needed to sustain and look after the natural environment. If this is a career you are hoping to get into then you will be pleased to know that this is a sector where jobs are on the rise. There are plenty of opportunities for you to start a very rewarding career working in the environmental sector.
The remainder of this article will outline what environmental degrees are available. However, this is only a brief list that should be used as a starting block for your own research. You might want to pick a few of the subjects that interest you most and then read more about what the courses involve. It is helpful to look at the modules that are covered in a degree to see whether it is something that you really want to study. Take a look at the list below to see what sort of things you might want to research.
Environmental Degrees in the UK
Environmental Science
Conservation
Environmental Biology
Environmental Business Studies
Environmental Archaeology
Environmental Change
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Education
Environmental Geography
Environmental Health
Environmental Management
Environmental Law
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Technology
Rural Environmental Management
Urban Environmental Studies
Environmental Risk Management
As you can see, this list demonstrates that there are some really interesting and slightly unusual environmental degrees that you can study. This gives you the chance to pick something that is really specialist. Although you must be sure that you want to study something that is really specialist, because if you change your mind then your choices could be limited.
It might be helpful to do a bit of research into what jobs are available for specific study areas. This will help you gauge how much competition there is and how hard it will be for you to get the job that you want when you leave university.
Many environment job websites are starting to emerge that can provide you wish some really great career advice. If you have already completed your degree then you might want to contact some environmental recruitment agencies to help you find your dream job.
