What is it?

Businesses in the manufacturing sector are involved in the manufacture of a range of products, such as food, drink, tobacco, textiles, leather, paper, chemicals, fuel, rubber, plastic and metal as well as the manufacture of products from these materials such as vehicles and electrical equipment.

Read about 'Learning in the community'  as Brighton students Hanne-Maria and Sian work towards their degrees in environmental sciences and environmental hazards.

For advice about employment in this sector go to Lantra  the employer-led, government sponsored organisation for this sector. 

Higher education qualifications suitable for the sector

• Foundation degrees such as Countryside Management, Horticulture, Wine Production
• Undergraduate degrees such as BSc Ecology and Biogeography, BA Environmental Biology and Media Studies, BSc Environmental Hazards, BSc Environmental Science, BA Environmental Studies
• Postgraduate degrees such as MSc Coastal Zone Management, MSc Development Management, MSc Environmental Assessment and Management, MSc Environmental Decision Making, PhD Environmental and Civil Engineering Research

Go to Key Routes to compare qualifications and routes into Environmental conservation, Arboriculture/forestry, Animal care (including Veterinary nursing) and Landscaping and use the information sheets at the bottom of this page.

Here we are focusing on higher education but there are many other qualifications and routes to study available including NVQs, Apprenticeships and BTEC awards. Talk to your local college or private training provider about what's available.

Where to study

Courses differ from place to place... institutions normally develop and teach their own courses so the content and focus of each course can be very different. It pays to shop around!

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