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Architecture, Built and Natural Environments

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The School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments covers our whole environment consisting of the built and natural environments.

The built environment isn’t justabout buildings. It’s about our whole environment inclusive of infrastructure and how it relates to the natural world.

The built environment needs to balance with the natural environment; we need to learn from our natural environment as a means to manage both effectively and efficiently our use of scarce resources. Part of this process will involve caring for our existing stock of buildings; repairing, refurbishing, renovating and restoring the ones that already exist.

The School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments

91.5% of 2012 UWTSD

graduates were in employment or further study 6 months after

graduation

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The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a dynamic organisation providing great opportunities and added value to all its students. The University has a rich history; it was founded in 1822 as Saint David’s College and is the oldest degree-awarding institution in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s environmental activities are not just felt within the institution but also have an impact through the wider community. Working together with other educational institutions, charities, organisations and companies, staff and students from the School are active in promoting environmental issues to a wider audience. The School also actively participates in Swansea’s annual Environment Week, raising awareness of issues such as recycling, energy reduction, sustainable travel and fair-trade.

The university is home to the UK’s first ‘Living Sustainably’ module, aimed at increasing the awareness of sustainable development and global citizenship.

Our students are offered a unique opportunity to gain practical experience through real life projects, both locally, nationally and internationally. In recent years, students have undertaken a range of environmental projects in Wales, England, Southern Ireland, Turkey, Romania and the Azores.

The environmental efforts of the School have been recognised through numerous accolades in competitions such as the Green Gown Awards, NIACE/Cyfanfyd Global Learning Awards, South-West Wales Integrated Transport Consortium Travel Awards and the Sustainable Swansea Awards.

Why study at UWTSD

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Industry recognised sustainable construction qualification through a BRE accredited BREEAM module.

BREEAM is the world leading assessment and rating method for sustainable buildings, with the most exciting building projects aiming to score highly on the scheme. The wide spread use of this assessment method since the 1990s is encouraging the use of environmentally friendly building practises and the scheme has become an established part of the construction industry.

The BREEAM module at UWTSD will be a unique offering, as this is the first partnership of its kind that the BRE has set up with a higher education institution.

The new module will be taught within the second year of study and after successful completion of the examination students will have the status of accredited assessor, an industry recognised qualification. This will significantly enhance student’s employability. Students will also have two years to become licensed and have access to additional CPD through the BRE.

This is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career in a thriving and worthwhile part of the construction industry.

Find out more: www.breeam.org

BREEAM Accreditation

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BREEAM Excellent super market Hemp-lime wallsMarks & Spencer, Cheshire Oak Photographer: Paul Whitewww.archello.com/en/project/marks-spencer-cheshire-oaks

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Our links with industry are extensive. Studying at our School offers students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working on live projects. These projects address contemporary issues facing the sector, thereby having tangible impacts and enhancing students’ employability skills.

Project partners also provide guest lectures, providing an insight into the current challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Students will attain the necessary core skills to prepare them for a career in technical and managerial positions in a construction-related field, such as Architecture, Building, Project and Construction Management, Building Surveying,

Facilities Management, Conservation Agencies, Public Sector, Conservation Consultancies, Quantity Surveying, as well as sustainability and its applications in both built and natural environmental employment. Since 1998, former students have been employed with various environmental organisations including: RSPB, Environment Agency, CCW - Countryside Council for Wales, Local Authorities, Ecological Consultants, Sustainability Officers, Waste and Energy Management.

The overriding focus of all our courses is to provide the student with practical knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of the industry.

Careers with Architecture, Built and Natural Environments?

Life on campus and beyond

Swansea is Wales’ premier waterfront City. Our students are quick to praise the beautiful surroundings and vibrant City life. Our courses are delivered at the Swansea Campus, five minutes walk from the City Centre.

In the heart of the city is historic Wind Street’s famous Café Quarter, providing a variety of popular pubs and clubs, restaurants and entertainment venues to satisfy student social lives. Sweeping

across the city is the promenade and cycle track which is home to the beachside Café 360o. Just five miles along the coast you can find Mumbles, appreciated by students for its seaside village atmosphere. Beyond the Mumbles Mile, lies the Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first officially designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”.

We offer our students a unique

opportunity to gain practical

experience working on live

projects.

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Swansea campus boasts an active student-run union, from the varsity parties celebrating the success of the sports clubs in the university competitions, to live music nights, the Students’ Union offers activities for all.

The Environmental Society2014 Society of the Year Winners at the Student Union Awards.

Environmental Society MembersPresident: Elanor AlunVice President and Volunteer Officer: Chris BeynonSocial Officer: Summer Goss and Lizzy PerryTreasurer: Luke Charters

Environmental Society AimsTo promote positive environmental change within Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter.To provide students with experiences and hands-on volunteering opportunitiesTo raise awareness of environmental issues, campaigns, and success storiesTo award our volunteers with recognised certificates for volunteeringTo hold social events, meet-ups and activities!

Swansea Health and WellbeingPopular sports on the Swansea campus are:

• Stability Ball• Step Aerobics• Martial Arts• Body Conditioning• Football• Rugby• Pilates• Zumba• Hockey• Basketball• Netball

For more information visit:uwtsd.ac.uk/health-wellbeing

The Students’ Union and the Societies

TSD Swansea Environment Society

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All students are allocated a personal tutor, who is a member of academic staff, to give them advice and support in academic matters.

Each faculty on the Swansea campus has its own Specialist Academic Coordinator within Student Services to provide help and advice with arrangements for extra support, and to assist students with disabilities and learning difficulties.

We work closely with the University’s Student Services. The Student Services team offers advice on all issues from academic skills to finance. The University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students financially with issues ranging from childcare to study-related travel.

Supporting our Students

Costs of living

The cost of living in Wales is considerably less than in the rest of the UK as a whole. As a result, our students are able to study without incurring as much debt, or needing as much support from family or through working part-time, as students in other parts of the UK do.

If you are planning to live away from home whilst at University, accommodation is probably top of your list of concerns. All three of our main campuses have on-site ‘halls’ or student accommodation, with many of these rooms prioritised for first year students.

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There are also plenty of options to find private rented accommodation if you prefer, either in privately run student halls or in private rented accommodation. These propertieshave been checked by the accommodation officer and listings can be found ataccommodation.smu.ac.uk

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“We are delighted to see a 5% increase in overall

satisfaction... the greatest increase in Wales, in the

National Student Survey (NSS).”

Professor Ian Wells, Pro-Vice Chancellor

(Student Experience)

Each year we welcome new students to the Swansea campus. We share the University’s commitment to equal opportunities for all, and we welcome applications from all educational backgrounds, from those following traditional routes into Higher Education and those who are not. We particularly welcome applications from mature students, overseas students, students with disabilities and care-leavers. We can also consider deferred entry.

The School has a dedicated Admissions and Recruitment officer who deals with all

UCAS applications, liaises with the various Programme Directors and arranges visits, and Open Days. Applications are considered based on merit and each candidate is assessed individually. Anyone considering applying is welcome to visit UWTSD at a formal Open Day, a Visit Day or, in consultation with the Admissions Officer, on another day which is mutually convenient. In visiting, you will learn more about the University, the School and the Programme, you will meet members of staff and current students, and you will get a feel of what it is like to study at UWTSD.

Admissions

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Improving and maintaining the built and natural environment to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.

Architectural Studies BSc/HND/HNCArchitecture*Architectural ConservationArchitectural TechnologyArchitectural Technology with Glass

The Built Environment BSc/HND/HNCBuilding SurveyingCivil Engineering and Environmental ManagementProject & Construction Management Property Management Quantity Surveying Renewable Energy and the Built EnvironmentSustainable ConstructionWaste Resource Management and Logistics

HND/HNCBuilding StudiesCivil Engineering Studies

The Natural Environment BSc/HND/HNCEnergy and Resource Management* Environmental Conservation Environmental Sciences*Habitat Management* Marine & Coastal Geography*

*New for 2016, subject to validation

Explore our Degrees

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The School offers a range of study options, both part-time and full-time. Studying at HNC level entails modules from year 1 of the degree, at HND level modules from year 1 and 2.


BSc Architecture*

CareerArchitects are experts in the design of buildings and places, creating the setting for human life. Their primary skill is design – the ability to imagine three-dimensional spaces and objects and apply knowledge of materials, structure and energy, turning concept into reality working with engineers, contractors and many other professionals.

Demand for training Employment of architects is projected to grow 17% from 2012 to 2022. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm

ProgrammeThe programme of study is centred on a sequence of design studio projects that start in the first weeks with the exploration of space, form, colour and materials. By the end of the first year students are designing small but complex buildings and places in detail. Second year focusses on ideas of home and community through the design of houses flats and neighbourhoods, and the public buildings that support social life. The final year introduces students to larger scale buildings and the course culminates in a comprehensive design for a substantial cultural building in a real setting.

WagesStarting salary after Part 1 (first degree qualification) is £15,000 to £20,000.After Part 2 (second degree or diploma ) salaries range from £20,000 to £26,000.After Part 3 (final exam leading to registration as an architect) or for those with experience, salaries rise to £26,000 to £35,000.Senior, associate or partner level salaries are £35,000 to £80,000, or higher for some at senior partner or director level.

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Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Design Studio 1A (Structure & Materials)

Design Studio 1B (Space & Form)

Design Studio 1C (Skills)

History & Theory 1

Environment & Technology 1

The Modern World

Year 2 (HND)

Design Studio 2

History & Theory 2

Environment & Technology 2

Profession & Business 1

Year 3 (BSc)

Design Studio 3

Profession & Business 2

Dissertation

New Course

2016


BSc/HND/HNC Architectural ConservationUCAS Code: 8C2K/1S4H

CareerIf you have an interest in listed buildings, structures and areas of special historic architectural interest then this could be the course for you. The discipline centres on building conservation and specification, concentrating on the maintenance of historic elements. They also embrace project management, legal, cultural, historic and economic factors as well as environmental issues.

ProgrammeThe aims of the Architectural Conservation programmes are to enable you to assess accurately a range of technological problems whilst delivering appropriate pragmatic solutions for a range of built and natural environmental settings. We provide an in-depth understanding of the technical, economic, legal and organisational aspects embraced within the Architectural Conservation profession, and equip you with a range of skills required by conservationists either whilst working in professional practice or within large organisations.

WagesStarting salaries: £18,000 to £26,000Experience and/or qualifications £26,000 to £36,000

Senior level: £40,000+

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Demand for training “Maintaining the estimated 5.5 million traditional (pre-1919) buildings in England requires a skilled and qualified workforce.” www.english-heritage.org.uk


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Introduction to and History of Architectural Conservation

Construction Technology and Environment

Fieldwork

Conservation and Ethics

Science, Structural Appreciation and Materials

Surveying and Measuring Buildings

Year 2 (HND)

Conservation and Sustainability

Traditional Materials and Restoration Technology A

Research Methods & GIS

Conservation Management

Conservation

The Legislative Framework

Residential Fieldwork

Year 3 (BSc)

Traditional Materials and Restoration

Technology B

Sustainable Building practices

Professional Practices

Major Project

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

* The wages and careers described on this and subsequent pages have been sourced from Prospects.com.


BSc/HND/HNC Architectural TechnologyUCAS Code: 8C2K/1S4H

CareerArchitectural Technologists combine a passion for design with the specialist skills and technical knowledge behind innovative and sustainable development. Specialising in the application of technology and architecture, building design and construction, in this career you could be preparing design proposals using CAD; contributing to detailed design processes, coordinating information for large and complex building projects; preparing sustainable specifications; preparing drawings, plans and documents for statutory approvals; and contributing to design-stage risk assessments.

ProgrammeThese programmes in Architectural Technology are concerned with buildings and their performance. The discipline centres on building design and specification; it also embraces project management, legal, cultural, historic and economic factors as well as environmental issues. The aims of the awards are to enable you to assess accurately a range of technological problems whilst delivering appropriate pragmatic solutions.

WagesJunior Technologist £15,000 to £22,000Technologist £24,000 to £28,000.Senior Technologist £30,000 to £80,000

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Demand for training 3,300 new jobs between 2012-202266% job openings from replacement 34% job openings from expansionhttp://pwp.vpl.ca/siic/guides/architectural-technologisttechnician/


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

History of Architecture and Vernacular Building

Construction Technology and Environment

Architectural Design Principles

CAD and Visualisation/ Architectural Model Making

Science, Structural Appreciation & Materials


Year 2 (HND)

Construction Technology 2

Sustainable Design


Studio Project / CAD

Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings

Building Environmental Services

Year 3 (BSc)

Environmental Assessment

Sustainable Architecture

Professional Practice

Major Project

Design Applications / Building Information Modelling

Major/MinorArchitectural Technology with Glass - the discipline centres on building design and specification concentrating on the use of glass and the detailing of glazed elements.


Coastal Housing is an industrial and provident society, existing only for the benefit of the community. It is run by a voluntary Board of Management which includes tenant members.

As demolition commenced on site at Wind Street, Swansea, students were given a real-life insight into the £8m land regeneration scheme to aid them in their studies so that they should be able to apply practical experience to their relevant courses.

“We are consistently looking to develop our relationships within the education sector and we already have an excellent relationship with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, which we are pleased to be strengthening further. This visit to our Castle Quarter development is just one of the projects we are running in conjunction with local organisations and we are receiving excellent feedback from all concerned.”

Clare Watkins, Head of Coastal’s supply chain targeted recruitment

and training programme.

Coastal Housing Group has invested in regenerating the land off Castle Lane, conveniently located in Swansea city centre. This development is set against the dramatic backdrop of Swansea’s historic castle remains. The Castle Quarter Development will consist of 26 affordable rented apartments, with a further four duplex units overlooking the castle which are available for private sale.

The ground floor of the development will consist of a small number of commercial units, including a kiosk located on The Strand. The Castle Quarter development is a unique project in the city centre. The project involves the demolition of properties on The Strand level before the construction phase begins.

During the visit, representatives from Coastal’s demolition contractor, LG Murphy, talked of the issues and methods of demolition when working on a complex site such as Castle Quarter, while Coastal addressed the importance of community consultation and inclusion wherever they may lead.

Fieldwork in Building Regeneration and Demolition

“We are obviously learning a great deal of theory through the course but it’s so beneficial to supplement this with real-life case studies of schemes being undertaken by large players within the regeneration sector. Everyone really enjoyed the visit and learning about the various mechanics and technology required in such work – it certainly helps us translate theory into practice.”

Mairead McGoldrick, BSc(Hons) Project and Construction Management


We already have an excellent

relationship with UWTSDCoastal Housing


BSc/HND/HNC Building SurveyingUCAS Code: 8K32/002K

CareerBuilding surveyors’ role will often entail surveying properties, identifying structural faults and making appropriate recommendations; assessing damage for insurance purposes; advising clients on issues such as boundary disputes; acting as a client’s representative or standing as an expert witness during legal proceedings; checking properties to ensure they meet building regulations, fire safety and accessibility standards; and dealing with planning applications and improvement or conservation grants.© www.prospects.ac.uk

ProgrammeThese programmes concern themselves with buildings and their performance in use, whether as a capital asset or operational facility. The discipline embraces building design and specification, project management, legal, cultural and economic factors as well as environmental issues. Outcomes of the programmes include the ability to analyse a range of surveying problems while delivering practical solutions.

WagesGraduate building surveyors £18,500 to £22,000Chartered surveyors £48,000+Chartered surveyors senior level £60,000+Partners and Directors have the potential to reach six figure salaries.© www.prospects.ac.uk

Demand for training“In the last year alone planning permission has been granted on 230,000 new homes and private house building starts are at their highest for seven years.” Mark Cahil, Managing Director of Manpower www.adjacentgovernment.co.uk


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Built Environment Issues & Academic Skills

Structural Surveying & Measurement of Buildings


Law & Economics


Building Information Modelling / CAD

Year 2 (HND)

Construction Technology / Building Pathology

Construction Law & Practice

Research Methods & GIS / BIM

Built Environment Management

Property Inspection, Adaptation and Refurbishment

Building Construction and Environmental Systems

Year 3 (BSc)

Advanced Construction Technology

Sustainable Development

Contract / Professional Practice and Administration

Major Project

Property Law and Valuation


BSc/HND/HNC Civil Engineering and Environmental ManagementUCAS Code: HF29/002H

CareerConsulting civil engineers provide a wide range of services to clients. Tasks often include undertaking technical and feasibility studies and site investigations; developing detailed designs; risk management; supervising tendering procedures and putting together proposals; managing, supervising and visiting contractors on site and advising on civil engineering issues; communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting civil engineers, consultants, co-workers and clients; manageing budgets and creatively and logically resolving design and development problems.© www.prospects.ac.uk

ProgrammeThe overall aim of this programme is to provide a full and satisfying vocational experience appropriate to Honours degree level, which will develop the student’s ability to understand concepts, apply academic rigour and appraise critically the issues involved in the study of civil engineering in the built and natural environments.

WagesAverage graduate starting salary £23,500

Five years’ experience £30,000

Members of Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) £49,793

ICE fellows £81,447

DISCOVER more www.prospects.ac.uk (Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Salary Survey 2013)

Demand for training “There is an impending infrastructure crunch in the UK so we will need more civil engineers, not fewer.”Civil Engineering Contractors Association director of external affairs Alasdair Reisner


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Environmental Issues and Academic Skills

Civil Engineering Technology 1

Surveying

Material Science

Engineering Maths and Structures

Building Information Modelling/CAD

Year 2 (HND)

Environmental Monitoring and Technology


Geology & Soil Mechanics

Site Production & Project Management

Contract Practice & Procedures

Research Methods for the Built Environment

Year 3 (BSc)


Civil Engineering Project Management & Environmental Assessment

Project Planning Monitoring & Control

Integrated Project 3

Individual Research Project

Also Available in HND/HNC Civil

Engineering StudiesUCAS Code: HF29/002H


BSc/HND/HNC Project and Construction ManagementUCAS Code: K220

CareerA 2009 report by the Construction Industry Council on the impact of the recession on the professions identified that Construction Managers too will need a broader level of understanding with respect to the design and construction of the building.

This programme is designed with the above issues in mind. For example, module outcomes address concerns such as sustainability, energy efficiency, and facilities management, along with the more familiar outcomes such as management theories, literacy, problem solving and client needs.

ProgrammeThis programme will meet industry demands and in doing so provide a sound intellectually demanding vocational learning experience linked to industry and professional bodies, a requirement that satisfies the needs of both students and employers. Furthermore, the programme team has developed the aims of the programme to enhance the development of technical competence and training at a level which is capable of meeting industry’s current requirements for middle management.

WagesStarting salaries £21,000 to £27,000.With experience £30,000 to £38,000.Senior level £40,000 - £50,000.Director or partner level salaries can be significantly higher.

Demand for training More than 85% of building and construction management graduates are in employment and a further 6% are in full-time further study or combine study and work.

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_building_construction_management.htm


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Built Environment Issues, Academic Skills, Professional Skills


Surveying

Law for the Built Environment



Year 2 (HND)


BREEAM New Construction Assessment

Environmental Services

Site Production & Project Management



Year 3 (BSc)


Construction Project Management

Project Planning Monitoring & Control



Also Available in HND /HNC Building Studies

UCAS Code: 002K


BSc/HND/HNC Property ManagementUCAS Code: 6LR1

CareerProperty Managers are the professional advisers who assist landlords and developers and work with public or private estate holding organisations to manage their property portfolios, land holdings and other physical assets in an effective pro-active manner. The discipline embraces building design and specification, project management, legal, cultural, historic and economic factors as well as environmental issues.

ProgrammeThese programmes involve activities which include the maintenance of comprehensive records; discharging/enforcing obligations under leases; day to day tenant liaison, compliance with statutory requirements and the sustainable operation of property and facilities support services. Financial administration, life cycle costing and development appraisals are areas that fall within this remit. They are loosely referred to as ‘general practitioners’ within the world of property.

WagesAssistant facilities manager £20,000 to £27,000Experienced facilities manager £27,000 to £45,000Senior managers £60,000+Director level £70,000+

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Demand for training “A new boom in real estate rental housing has increased the demand for both professional and private real estate rental property managers.”

S.K. Kenny (2012)


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Built Environment Issues, Academic and Professional Skills




Economics of Property and Construction

People, Processes and Practice

Year 2 (HND)


Property Law and Practice

Urban Estate Management 1

Property Development

Valuation and Investment


Year 3 (BSc)


Property and Facilities Management

Property Valuation

Urban Estate Management 2



BSc/HND/HNC Quantity SurveyingUCAS Code: K241/042K

CareerSurveyors seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money. Roles could include preparing tender and contract documents; undertaking cost analysis; establishing client’s requirements; performing risk, value management and cost control; advising on procurement strategy; identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks; allocating work to sub-contractors; analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports; and valuing completed work and arranging payments. http://www.prospects.ac.uk/quantity_surveyor_job_ description.htm

ProgrammeThe overall aim of this programme is to provide a full and satisfying vocational experience appropriate to Honours degree level, which will develop the student’s ability to understand concepts, apply academic rigour and appraise critically the issues involved in the study of quantity surveying from a client and contractor perspective.

WagesStarting salaries £20,000 to £30,000Senior level £45,000 to £65,000+Principal partners in private practice may earn substantially more.

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Demand for training “The demand for quantity surveyors is strong and there has been a shortage of people with the right skills.”growingambitions.tes.co.uk


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Built Environment Issues, Academic and Professional Skills


Surveying




Year 2 (HND)


Commercial Processes & Cost Management


Procurement & Project Management



Year 3 (BSc)


Project Cost Management

Cost Studies of Buildings




BSc/HND/HNC Renewable Energy and the Built EnvironmentUCAS Code: 35V2

CareerThe future will be demanding new buildings to be Zero Carbon, reducing emissions into the environment and securing energy supplies. These programmes provide study areas for those destined to join the renewable industry or those already in the sector wishing to update their knowledge in renewable energy technologies. The programmes will equip students with such knowledge enabling them to produce solutions to the many challenges existing in the use of energy in the built environment.

ProgrammeApproximately 50% of the UK energy generated is used in buildings during their occupation. Strategies, such as the requirement for new builds to be Zero Carbon by 2016 in the UK (2011 in Wales) are aimed at reducing emissions and securing energy supplies. In addition work also includes rectifying existing buildings. Employment in these fields is innovative and varied. You could find yourself working in an office, laboratory or in a remote off-shore location.

WagesStarting salaries £22,000 to £33,000With experience £30,000 to £45,000Management level £60,000

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Demand for training More than 70,000 jobs could be created in the UK’s renewable energy sector in the next decade, according to RenewableUK, 2013


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Understanding the Environment


Governance and the Environment

Renewable Energy Design for the Built Environment.

Mathematics and Energy Principles

Practical Workshop

Year 2 (HND)


Research Methods and GIS

Advanced Practical Workshop

Building Energy Management

Renewable Technologies

Thermodynamics, Mechanics and Materials

Year 3 (BSc)



Environmental Law and Policy

Major Project

Energy and the Environment: Conflicts over Energy Projects

Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay


BSc/HND/HNC Sustainable ConstructionUCAS Code: 5K29

CareerThese programmes cater for students who aspire to follow a career in the construction industry while adhering to efficient site management procedures thereby ensuring that optimum use is made of natural and man-made resources. Increased material recovery and avoidance of disposal costs will have a high priority in this regard.

ProgrammeThese programmes are aimed at delivering professionals with an acute sense of social and environmental awareness and responsibility for their environments with strong grounding on ethical values. Sustainability will need to be the central driver of professional practice. All the modules have been selected to provide knowledge and understanding for developing suitable construction solutions to meet the requirements of a modern and vibrant industrial society in the 21st century.

WagesStarting salaries £20,000 to £25,000With experience £25,000 to £35,000Senior level £45,000Highly experienced building services engineers with Chartered Status £60,000+


Demand for training

It is clear that “To meet our declared environmental targets, we have to change the way we design and build.”HM Government, Strategy for Sustainable Construction.


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)



Surveying

Sustainable Design Principles



Year 2 (HND)


Sustainable Building Technologies


BREEAM New Construction Assessment

Waste Treatment & Recovery


Year 3 (BSc)







BSc/HND/HNC Waste Resource Management with Logistics UCAS Code: 03B6

Career“As an industry, waste management is shrugging off negative public perceptions which have seen it labelled as ‘dirty’ and ‘unskilled’. It is an industry that young people should be excited to become involved with… it can successfully position itself as the place to be for those in search of skilled, long-term employment.”

Barry Sheerman MP, Co-Chair, Associate Sustainable Resource Group

ProgrammeThese programmes target waste resource management across regional, national and international boundaries. Students will examine ways to minimise wastes and how reuse, recycling and re engineering waste products can often create savings for businesses. In the UK alone more than 300m tonnes of waste are produced - it makes sense to minimise this. These programmes will allow students to investigate, in depth, the challenges faced by all governments when attempting to control waste.

WagesStarting salaries £22,000 to £25,000Senior level £28,000 to £45,000Operations Managers or Chartered Waste Managers £45,000+


Demand for training Some 99.9% of SMEs in the UK are responsible for 60% of commercial waste – waste resource specialists will be in high demand.


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)


Introduction to Sustainable Development

Waste and Society

Waste Resource Management Strategies

Introduction to Logistics

Transport Planning and Professional Competence

Year 2 (HND)


Waste Treatment and Recovery

Environmental Law and Waste


Supply Chain Strategies

Sustainable Logistics

Year 3 (BSc)

Energy & Waste

Contemporary Logistics


Operations Analysis

Major Project


UWTSD field trips are geared towards assessment. The visits help UWTSD students understand the challenges set in assignments and exams.

Our students are therefore encouraged to seek out questions and research processes during the visits:

• Derwen Aggregates: The management of inert waste: www.derwengroup.co.uk

• Nantycaws Landfill and Waste Recycling: Aftercare and restoration: www.cwmenvironmental.co.uk/commercial/landfill/nantycaws

• Swansea Waste Treatment and Recycling: Closed loop recycling - waste materials are collected, cleaned, sorted, graded and recycled back into the industry they originated from: www.glasstechrecycling.co.uk

• TATA Steel: How recycled steel is used in the manufacture of all new steel: www.tatasteeleurope.com Companies are realising the importance of minimising waste for cost and reputable reasons. If a country is to generate greater economic returns at lower costs to the environment then it must find ways to extract more value from the resources that it takes from nature, while cutting the burden of emissions and waste.

Field Work In Waste Management

“The increasing professionalism of the waste industry is starting to be reflected in salaries and the growing number of people becoming Chartered Environmentalists.”

Kayla Mandel, Environmental Careers, 2014

Waste Management is a Highly Technical and Professional Industry• Environmental Manager• Starting Wage: £18,000 - £30,000• With Experience: £30,000 - £50,000Environmental Consultant• Starting Wage: £18,000 - £30,000• With Experience: £35,000 - £50,000Recycling Officer• Starting Wage: £19,000 - £25,000• With Experience: £28,000 - £42,000Energy from Waste Engineer• Starting Wage: £20,000 - £30,000• With Experience: £35,000 - £80,000Waste Management Officer• Starting Wage: £21,900 - £25,000• With Experience: £28,000 - £45,000Landfill Gas Engineer• Starting Wage: £25,000+• With Experience: £40,000 - £50,000© www.prospects.ac.uk



BSc/HND/HNC Energy and Resource ManagementUCAS Code: 5K29

CareerThis degree focuses on resource efficiency and technological solutions to challenging environmental issues. If you are interested in a career in waste management or energy efficiency, be it as a consultant or through employment with local government, DEFRA or NGO’s, then this may be the course for you. Swansea Bay will be the site of the first tidal lagoon, giving students the opportunity to assess first-hand, marine renewable technologies. The programme will also allow students to consider waste management options in the quest for Zero Waste.

ProgrammeOne of the most pressing environmental issues is that of waste generation and its subsequent handling, together with a growing demand for energy to satisfy the global population expansion. In recent years legislation has supported efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling and the reuse of natural resources. This programme offers students the opportunity to evaluate new technologies, examine supportive legislation and consider the application, efficacy and relevance of these new exciting technologies.

Wages£22,000 to £33,000

With experience £30,000 to £45,000

Organisational Management £60,000+


Demand for training

According to EU statistics there will be an increase of 1,352 000 environmental jobs across member states, principally in waste and energy management, over the next ten years (Eurostat, 2015) making this programme an extremely attractive option.


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Environmental issues & Academic Skills

Physical Landscape

Fieldwork I

Environmental Biology

Governance of the Environment

Earth Sciences

Year 2 (HND)

Environmental Monitoring & Remediation

Environmental Law & Economics


Spatial Planning

Work-based Learning I

Low Carbon Technologies

Year 3 (BSc)


GIS and Data Analysis

Major Project

Advanced Energy Technologies

Advanced Resource Managemen


The BSc(Hons) Environmental Conservation programme provides students with a programme of study directed towards environmental conservation that will:

• equip them with the knowledge and skills essential for assessment of anthropogenic environmental impact;• offer them the opportunity to study environmental issues, their causes and possible solutions; and• enable them to make judgements from ethical and other perspectives (scientific, legal, economic, social, political).

WSPA has funded the construction of a bear sanctuary in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania where rescued animals from captivity will be able to live out their lives free from pain and suffering. The sanctuary will be accessible to all who wish to learn more about the behaviour of these animals having been released from their captive environments, and help us understand conservation management more fully.

Projects such as this are available for student research.

European BrownBear Ursus Arctos Arctos

The School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments has helped the project by involving staff and students from the BSc and MSc Environmental Conservation programme who have studied the behaviour of these animals, having been released from captivity. The aim of the study is primarily to collect available data for a research project to establish the behaviour of the European Brown Bear on its rescue from captivity and semi-reintroduction to the wild.

This will form the basis for further work in conservation management by University staff and students and will further reinforce research development in the School. The experience gained from the project will, in addition to the research benefits, add much value to environmental conservation students’ learning, enhance their employability and help demonstrate the commitment of staff in engaging with the ‘real world’ and hence bring reality into the classroom.

Fieldwork in Conservation


A year in industry is an option for allBSc Students

“Students develop environmental research and observation skills in Years 1 and 2. They are taught to identify the problem, outline the challenge and look for solutions. One student spent a month observing the behaviour of these bears for her dissertation.”

Mike Cullis, School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments


BSc/HND/HNC Environmental ConservationUCAS Code: F901/ 9G3A

CareerEnvironmental conservationists have the knowledge that is required to meet the many challenges our environment faces. Challenges such as reinstating woodlands, habitat conservation, coastal protection and managing waste as a ressource. This knowledge helps enhance societies and businesses by assisting decision makers to make the right choices.

ProgrammeManaging our environments in a sustainable way will help balance concerns with social and economic problems. These Environmental Conservation programmes provide for this growing need by delivering programmes that address environmental conservation in both a practical and holistic way, Graduates of this course will not only have a broad academic baseline of environmental knowledge, but will also have the confidence to disseminate that information to interested parties.

WagesEnvironmental Conservation OfficerStarting salaries £20,000-24,500Senior level/with experience £20,000 and £33,000Experienced managers £30,000+

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Environmental ManagerStarting salaries £18,000 to £30,000Senior level £38,500 - 55,000

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Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)


Physical Landscape

Fieldwork I

Earth Sciences



Year 2 (HND)

Habitat Science

Environmental Monitoring and Remediation


Coastal and Marine Science

Low Carbon Technologies

Environmental Law and Economics

Year 3 (BSc)



Major Project

Freshwater Conservation



The National Coal Board restored the area to common grazing land, rather than the original, pre-industrial woodland. For many centuries, the Welsh Industrial Landscape has been dominated by coal mining. Deep underground coal seams have been mined to power what was to become known as The Industrial Revolution. As this cycle of industrial activity closes, this generation has to face the aftermath of landscape dereliction and associated environmental impact. The School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments, for the past ten years, has been conducting research on Land Reclamation. Industrial wastes in the form of coal spoils dominate parts of the Welsh countryside. These spoils will eventually be re-colonised by nature. Our research efforts are focused on helping nature speed up this process. Varteg Hill (Blaenavon) is the chosen site where a series of trials have been conducted in order to determine various tree species’ ability to tolerate high levels of phytotoxic pollutants such as cadmium, arsenic and aluminium. Staff and students from UWTSD have been visiting the site since 2001. Their designated plot, Coed Mike, consists of approximately 400 trees of different species which they manage and measure annually.

Field Work in Land Reclamation: The ‘Coed Mike’ Project

“The aim is to reinstate indigenous oak woodland. Oak trees are typically slowgrowing and dislike being exposed to the elements. A number of different trees have been planted to assess how they establish themselves on the contaminated land. The idea being that these nursery trees will nurture and improve soils for the slower growing oaks. Eventually these trees will give way to the oaks, thereby returning the landscape to its previous form.”

Mike Cullis, School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments

The project’s aim is to bring despoiled land into a more sustainable functioning systemwhich would benefit the local community:

• providing more aesthetically pleasing landscapes in which to walk or undertake recreational activities

• improving air quality in the longer term

• playing a role in climate stabilisation

• improving water drainage/runoff issues.

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Research projectsLand ReclamationPhyto-remediationHabitat ManagementAncient Woodland Indicator Species IdentificationIndustrial Waste disposalEnvironmental Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Pollution MonitoringSoil Remediation


BSc/HND/HNC Environmental SciencesUCAS Code: F901

CareerPeople throughout the developed world are increasingly sensitive to anthropogenic effects on the natural environment and the public perception is that industry does not always weigh the benefits of its activities against the associated environmental cost. Such themes are significant with environmental sciences; the disciplines here help deal with the many challenges facing our planet.

ProgrammeEnvironmental conservationists and scientists have the knowledge that is required to meet the many challenges our environment faces. This knowledge helps enhance societies by assisting decision makers to make the right choices. These programmes address environmental sciences in both a practical and holistic way, which is supported by geographical and governance academic knowledge, while also delivering a platform from which this knowledge can be disseminated to interested parties.

WagesWater Quality ScientistStarting salaries £17,000 to £22,000With experience salaries £22,000 to £45,000Higher salaries may be achieved with Chartered Status

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Environmental ConsultantGraduate starting salaries £20,000 to £24,500Consultant grade positions £22,000 to £33,000Senior consultant £33,000 to £44,000Principal consultant grade £38,500 to £55,000

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Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)


Physical Landscape

Fieldwork 1

Earth Sciences



Year 2 (HND)

Habitat Science



Fieldwork II


Bio, Physical and Chemical Processes I

Year 3 (BSc)


Residential Fieldtrip

Major Project

GIS & Data Analysis

Bio, Physical and Chemical Processes II


BSc/HND/HNC Habitat ManagementUCAS Code: F901/ 9G3A

CareerThis degree focuses on developing the fundamental skills required to manage a variety of different habitats. Students studying for the Habitat Management degree regularly undertake practical fieldwork, involving activities such as surveying, hedge laying, river bank stabilisation and habitat audits. This not only provides the student with employable skills but also has huge benefits to the wider community, particularly the conservation sector, which strongly relies upon volunteer engagement

ProgrammeCurrently humans pose the greatest threat to nature, so it is increasingly important that we protect and conserve the diversity of life for future generations. The cause of much local extinction is not due to persecution, pollution or direct habitat loss alone – rather it is principally because of a lack of habitat management. This course will provide a more practical route to conservation management where there is a strong emphasis on species identification and fieldwork application.

Wages£17,000 to £20,000With experience £22,000 and £30,000Senior/principal ecologists £30,000 to £40,000 plus.Higher salaries are more likely in consultancy positions.


Demand for training

According to Lantra, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for environmental and land-based sectors in the UK, employers are finding it difficult to recruit candidates with the correct balance of practical knowledge (such as identification skills) and project management. The degree is well positioned to deliver on both.


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)

Environmental issues & Academic Skills

Physical Landscape

Fieldwork I



Earth Sciences

Year 2 (HND)




Habitat Science

Work-based Learning I

Ecology

Year 3 (BSc)



Major Project


Work-based Learning II

“We rely heavily on volunteers to maintain and improve the park’s facilities. The involvement with Swansea Metropolitan University students has been valuable for generating ideas for park improvements….. Such engagement is mutually beneficial”.

Mr Ian Penn, Craig y Nos Country Park Warden, Brecon Beacons National Park

“Fieldwork involves teamwork, problem solving, it improves student confidence and teaches valuable practical skills which supplement the taught curriculum …. We recognise that employability is a key factor when attracting future students and as such we have to adapt and develop our programmes accordingly”. Dr Rhian Jenkins, Head of School.


In post-industrial society changing demographics and socio-economic trends have put serious pressure on the globe’s natural environments. To address the problems society needs robust measurement tools to acquire accurate information from which appropriate sustainable policies can be developed. Organisations recognise the importance of using ecological footprint tools to facilitate decision making, set measurable targets and respond to public demand. Hence, UWTSD students and staff have used ecological footprint tools in class and for research. Some of this work has informed National Assembly Government policy, while some students have gained employment associated with the skills and knowledge developed in this field.

“The research project provided me with the skills and knowledge to develop my career. I now work for a water company which assesses customer’s ecological footprints to develop strategies to help reduce consumption. It’s fantastic to be doing something I love and that is making a difference to individuals and the planet!”

Abi Lewis, former MSc student

Field Work in Ecological Footprints


Research, Teaching and Employment

“Ecological foot printing is a fantastic set of tools that employers are increasingly using to develop their sustainability strategies. Hence, our students are well placed to take advantage of the associated employment opportunities.”

Chris House School of Architecture, Built and Natural Environments


BSc/HND/HNC Marine and CoastalGeographyUCAS Code: 03B6

CareerPeople throughout the developed world are increasingly sensitive to anthropogenic effects on the natural world and the marine environment. While the marine and maritime sectors have the potential to generate seven million jobs in Europe by 2020, the UK and Wales in particular is ill-prepared for the inevitable changes that developments will bring. Of these seven million jobs, offshore renewable energy and a low carbon economy will feature prominently.

CourseThese programmes will attempt to deal with the many challenges facing our marine and coastal environments. This Programme delivers themes that address marine and coastal science in both a practical and holistic way, supported by governance and environment assessment. This knowledge can be disseminated to interested parties to help enhance societies by assisting decision makers to make the right choices.

WagesStarting salaries £19,500 to £25,000Experienced salaries £38,000 to £45,000

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Demand for training “Oceanographers job growth is 21% from 2010-2020”http://learningpath.org/articles/Oceanographer_Career_ Overview.html


Programme Structure

Year1 (HNC)


Physical Landscape


Earth Sciences

Fieldwork I


Year 2 (HND)




Landscape Assessment

Fieldwork II

Spatial Planning

Year 3 (BSc)

Sustainable Maritime Development

GIS & Data Analysis

Major Project




The Harbour porpoise is the most frequently sighted cetacean around the Welsh coast. Essentially a small dolphin, they can be seen throughout the year close to shore around Swansea Bay and Gower.

Sadly this species is at risk from boat collisions, entanglement in fishing gear, attacks from bottlenose dolphins and loss of habitat. As a result their numbers are declining and therefore it is imperative we monitor the local population. Staff and students have been researching porpoise behaviour and distribution for the past 13 years. This research has also led to several additional projects considering the potential impacts of marine renewable technologies on marine mammals. Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon is one such project. Consultation during the initial stages of the planning process focused on utilising baseline data collected by the University while attempting to assess potential impacts that such a development might have on marine mammals in the vicinity.

Ultimately, determining potential conflict between marine mammals and marine renewable energy devices will be fundamental to the development of these industries in Welsh and UK waters.

Fieldwork to Monitor Porpoise Population on the Gower


“It was once said that Swansea was named after this small mammal (Swine sea). They were affectionately known as puffing pigs and Swansea Bay was reputedly full of them. Sadly their numbers are declining but research such as that carried out by UWTSD staff and students helps build a clearer picture of the health of our seas” Dr Rhian Jenkins School of Architecture, Built & Natural Environments


Additional research and teaching areas include analysis of climatic impacts on rocky shore assemblages and marine food webs. Students are taught the basic fieldwork techniques of conducting shoreline transects, identifying species and determining species’ adaptations according to the zone in which that organism is found (splash, littoral etc). There is a growing recognition that the number of non-native invasive species is increasing rapidly and the marine environment is particularly vulnerable. Globalisation and transportation of goods and services increases the potential risk of spread and makes tackling the problem extremely challenging. Several non-native invasive species have been recorded around the Welsh coastline and, as a result, students are also involved in recording and reporting any that are observed. Japanese wireweed Sargassum Muticum for example has been recorded at Bracelet Bay and other Gower beaches in recent years.Students have measured the abundance and distribution of inter-tidal species on local beaches for a number of years. Some organisms are useful indicators of temperature change and can be seen as an early warning system.

Field Work in Intertidal/Rocky Shore Investigations

Fieldwork techniques include shoreline transects, identifying species and determining species’ adaptations.



Who to speak to?

Rhian Jenkins Head of School

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Chris HouseAssociate Professor

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