Environmental Engineering and Geoscience University of Birmingham

Overview

The Environmental Engineering and Geoscience course at University of Birmingham is delivered with contributions from the the School of Engineering with its new £46.5M purpose built building to enhance the student experience, including in Civil Engineering.

Career

Many work in fields directly related to their Earth Sciences degree, while others leverage transferable skills in various careers. Graduates often enter environmental planning, land remediation, hydrogeology, and pollution control. Employers include the British Geological Survey, local authorities, museums, and engineering firms. Some pursue teaching or international careers. Nearly half continue with further study, such as an MSc or PhD, before starting their careers.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including:

• University of Birmingham

• BSI

• Environment Agency

• Dover Harbour Board

• National Grid

• KPMG UK

• Shell

• BAE Systems Applied Intelligence

• Aston University

• Queen's University Belfast

Their job roles include:

• Energy Manager

• Senior Manager

• Senior International Engagement Manager

• Head of Safety, Quality and Environment

• Decarbonisation & Sustainability Manager

• Environmental Sustainability Manager

• Project Coordinator

• Environmental Health Officer

• Chief Operating Officer

• Research And Policy Analyst