Friends of the Earth: FAQs: I want to change my career for a more ethical one. What subject should I study to help me find a career in the environment?

I want to change my career for a more ethical one. What subject should I study to help me find a career in the environment?

There is a broad range of career opportunities in the environmental field and the skills and experience required vary immensely. Some posts, but not all, call for educational qualifications which can be gained through a wide variety of higher education courses. It is also very useful to have some practical experience.

We can't advise you on which course to take, nor do we have details of courses and jobs in the environment. A professional careers advisor can help and there are some useful publications (see below).

In the meantime, you can get great experience by volunteering at Friends of the Earth, either in one of our offices or through a local group.

'Working for the Environment' by Barbara Bufton, published by How To Books Tel: 01865 793 806.

'The Which? Guide to Choosing a Career' by Barbara Bufton, published by Which? Books.

'Working in Environmental Services' edited by Lorna Bartley, published by the Careers and Occupational Information Centre.

There are many opportunities for working in the environment which need different skills and experience. Contact a careers advisor or consult the publications we've listed.

FAQs - frequently asked questions

We've put together some of your most frequent questions, so if there's something you need to know, chances are someone has already asked it. Have a look through the full list to see if you can find what you're looking for.

Our website has over 6,000 pages of information, covering a wide range of topics from biodiversity to pollution so if you can’t find what your looking for try using:

You could also take a look at our forum - which covers green lifestyle issues, local activism and campaigning.

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Content: Apr 2005