FdSc Sustainable Environment Management

PETR1170
Understanding Sustainability

As the global population competes for limited natural resources, global leaders are beginning to look at sustainable options for sustaining a good quality of life. Learners will gain an understanding of economic, social, and environmental considerations when embedding sustainability practices. The module explores sustainability at a global, national, and local level, using case studies related to sustainable communities.

PETR1172
Sustainable Coastal Communities

With many of the global population living in coastal communities and in many cases the coast driving coastal economies this module will focus on sustainable tourism and the impacts of humans on coastal systems. The module aims to develop students understanding of coastal dynamics and processes. Explore human interaction with coastal zones including tourism, industry and development, and sustainable coastal management.

PETR1174
Ethical Leadership

This module gives an insight into how to lead using ethical principles. It provides learners with the knowledge and behaviours for success in a VUCA (Volatile, Unpredictable, Complex and Ambiguous) environment and enable them to support organisations by being agents of change for positive and sustainable development. The module provides a variety of inputs from external experts and businesses to encourage challenge and support a greater understanding of the subject and how these can be used practically in a business setting.

PETR1181
Low Carbon Futures

An introduction into how low carbon lifestyles can be standardised into modern living whilst continuing to enable economic growth. Exploring Renewable energy options and scalability, regionally, nationally, and globally. The module will look at carbon calculations and discuss individuals, companies, and government responsibility to reduce the impact of climate change.

NORD1078
Ecology and Conservation

NORD1079
Developing Graduate Skills

PETR2173
Experimental Design and Analysis

This module focuses on core skills and techniques in field studies and data analysis essential to animal conservation. Practical work needs to be performed safely and efficiently within an appropriate experimental design, results described and analysed competently, and outcomes effectively presented. Students complete a chosen research project and a literature review of a topic addressing wider issues.

PETR2190
Sustainable Built Environments

An introduction into building methods impact on the environment. The module will look at sustainable aspects of the manufacture of products for use within the built environment. Direct and indirect processes used for materials and how to build environments sustainably.

PETR2003
Sustainability In Business

This module will provide students with an introduction into sustainability in a business context. Students will study the concepts of environmental, economic and social sustainability and how this benefits businesses and consumers. The module will make use of case students to highlight how this has been successfully achieved, and also highlight the impacts of businesses not abiding by these principles.

PETR2182
Personal Research/Industry Projects

This module provides students with the opportunity to specialise in a topic of their interest within sustainable tourism and conduct an in-depth research/industry-based project. Working with an assigned tutor, students will develop a research proposal which they will investigate through the collection of relevant primary data or conduct secondary research using relevant sources.

PETR2191
Environment Issues, Communication and Society

With environmental issues in mainstream media and a growing movement of activists around the world this module explores how society receive information and how they act upon it. Developing knowledge and understanding on how to disseminate information and evaluate environmental data. With employment in the green economy requiring skills to understand information and relay this at varying levels.