Careers
A degree from the School of Earth Atmospheric and Environmental Science equips you with the skills to be successful in what ever career you choose to pursue. The courses are structured to give you a breadth of knowledge and transferable skills that are essential building blocks for careers in the Earth and Environmental Sciences and in other professions.
I feel proud that (the course) has taught me almost everything I need for my new job.
The destination of our graduates is diverse; many go on to study at postgraduate level taking Masters or PhDs, whilst others gain employment immediately after graduation. We have excellent relationships with a great number of employers in many aspects of the Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences and over the past 2 years we have been actively targeted for recruitment by multinationals. Graduates from the school are in demand from a variety of companies that value skills such as teamwork, problem solving, report writing, computer literacy and independence.
The school is committed to supporting the development of undergraduate students through the 'Open Door' policy and a tutorial system in which students have a variety of Academic Tutors, but keep the same Personal Tutor throughout their academic career. All students in the school are encouraged from the outset to take a proactive role when considering their university and subsequent careers.
Support provided by the school includes- Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Sessions delivered on writing applications, CV's and covering letters
- Mock interviews
- Trips to the British Geological Society Careers Fair
- Taught sessions from the University Careers Service
- Talks from external companies
- Industrial Mentoring Schemes run by the University Careers Service
- Taught course in communication and presentation skills
- Prospects.ac.uk
- Geological Society of London
- UoM Careers Service
- Career KickStart
- Manchester Leadership Programme
- STEP scheme for work experience
- Volunteering
- Target Jobs
- Inside Careers
