Environmental Regulation and Consultancy

Cod y Modiwl
BR35620
Teitl y Modiwl
Environmental Regulation and Consultancy
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Dylan Gwynn Jones
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Sarah Helyar
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Daniel Mills
Dr Dylan Gwynn Jones
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Environmental job application: 2000 Words 40%
Arholiad Semester Exam: 2 Awr (two seen essay questions) 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Environmental job application: 2000 Words 40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Supplementary Exam: 2 Awr 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Critically discuss sustainability and the need to protect natural resources.
  2. Compare different approaches to environmental regulation and show understanding of key issues relating to EIA.
  3. Describe the basis of the UK legal system and the legal framework governing regulation of the UK environment.
  4. Understand how the above knowledge is used by environmental professionals to deliver services and solutions for both the public and private sectors and related stakeholders.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module uses workshops to introduce students to environmental protection and sustainability; processes and legislative tools and principles. Examples of legislation and principles governing the regulation of the environment in the UK are considered. This includes some of the underlying policy issues and practices related to environmental protection including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The module prepares students for working as an environmental professional/consultant providing an introduction to skills and tools (practical and legislative) used by this sector.

Cynnwys

This module provides students with a tool bag of skills expected in any professional working in the environmental sector. The module introduces the need to protect the environment and aspire towards a sustainable low carbon economy. It highlights the role of key stakeholders and highlights how information is shared an communicated.
Selected examples of law and the principles governing the regulation of the environment in the UK are introduced to illustrate the complexity involved in reaching objectives. The module examines some of the underlying policy issues related to environmental protection. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a regulatory tool is explored and how it is used to predict, assess and mitigate impacts. Also how it fits within the overall environmental management framework.
The principles of sustainability and effective project management are embedded throughout this module (in content and delivery). Students will be provided with an insight into working as an environmental professional including responsibilities, contract work and consultancy. In preparation for a future career in this area, workshops will also consider individual branding for targeting employment in the environmental sector.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Written communication will be tested directly. Oral communication will be tested but not assessed.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Highly relevant module skills to careers and future job applications. This will be assessed.
Datrys Problemau Students engage in understanding the EIA process and responding to a problem.
Gwaith Tim Student will engage in teams / groups when improving interview skills.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Interactive formative sessions that will help students respond to assessment.
Rhifedd Assessment of numerical data to assess scenarios presented.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Covers key skills within the Environment sector.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research skills to source materials in support of workshop materials.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Use of information technology to search for literature.

Nodau

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