How to become an environmental consultant
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
University
You'll usually need a degree in environmental science, environmental studies or a related subject like:
- biology
- chemistry
- geoscience
- ecology
- agricultural science
It's becoming more common for employers to ask for a postgraduate qualification, as well as some experience of working in an environmental setting.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study
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Apprenticeship
You can start by doing an environmental practitioner degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way of getting experience and a taste of environmental work. It will also give you the opportunity to develop your skills and make contacts. You can get experience by:
- volunteering for an environmental charity
- applying for internships
- studying towards a qualification that includes industry experience
Organisations who offer volunteering opportunities include:
You can find more opportunities through the Countryside Jobs Service.
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Career tips
As a graduate you could look for postgraduate training positions offered through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
In a KTP you would get the opportunity to run a research project together with an industrial organisation and a university or research body. You may also work towards postgraduate qualifications.
Professional and industry bodies
You can join the Society for the Environment for professional development and networking.
Further information
You can discover more about environmental work and training through the: