Environmental Management & Conservation Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

The degree in Environmental Management and Conservation is ideal for students seeking a career in applied environmental management, conservation or countryside management, with a strong focus on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable land use. The degree prepares you to work with conservationists, farmers, landowners, and environmental organisations to deliver practical solutions for managing land sustainably.

You will develop the skills to assess ecosystem health across a range of UK habitats and produce achievable, financially viable land management plans that balance environmental, economic, and social priorities. Study combines theory, practical fieldwork, and applied learning, covering habitat and estate management, survey and monitoring techniques to UK standards, environmental legislation and land‑use policy (including Environmental Land Management schemes), and essential business skills, such as funding mechanisms, people management, and also essential digital mapping and GIS skills.

This two-year degree provides a strong progression route into employment or further study, including progression to a BSc (Hons) top‑up degree, supporting careers in environmental and countryside management, conservation, environmental consultancy, agriculture, estates, and public sector land management.

Why study Environmental Management at Plumpton College?

Plumpton College offers an immersive learning environment on its 800‑acre estate at the foot of the South Downs National Park, providing direct access to diverse habitats and real‑world land management scenarios. You will be taught by a highly experienced Environmental Management team with strong industry links, and study a degree quality assured by the University of Greenwich (TEF Gold), supporting excellent graduate outcomes. Through close links with our neighbouring university, you may also be eligible to progress to their BSc top-up degree in environmental management.