Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Why choose this course**This course will provide you with the interdisciplinary skills to tackle the challenges faced by individuals, companies and society in implementing sustainable development.Can multinational businesses combine long-term sustainability with profitability? Will the transition to clean energy be defeated by a lack of suitable infrastructure and the policy to implement it? Addressing the challenges facing sustainable development from an interdisciplinary perspective is a ...Read more


Why choose this course

This course will provide you with the interdisciplinary skills to tackle the challenges faced by individuals, companies and society in implementing sustainable development.Can multinational businesses combine long-term sustainability with profitability? Will the transition to clean energy be defeated by a lack of suitable infrastructure and the policy to implement it? Addressing the challenges facing sustainable development from an interdisciplinary perspective is a key focus of this BSc.First established in 1992, our acclaimed Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES), where you will be studying, boasts an international reputation as a hub for interdisciplinary research in sustainability.You’ll also have the chance to take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepares students for roles in various sectors.


What you will study

In Year 1, modules will focus on core environmental science, climate change, environmental economics, sustainable development and research methods. There is also a residential fieldwork module focused on the sustainable regeneration of environments and communities.In Years 2 and 3, the focus is on developing interdisciplinary perspectives and skills, so you’ll take a range of modules in other subject areas, including law, politics and psychology. You’ll also take modules taught by CES to continue to develop your core sustainability knowledge and research skills before undertaking a dissertation. For your dissertation you’ll conduct in-depth research into a specific environment or sustainability problem under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor.With modules drawn from across the University and core CES teaching staff from a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds, this course will give you the skill set needed to tackle the complex sustainability challenges of the twenty-first century.

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23/101
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12th
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Ahmed
03 Dec 24

The University of Surrey is a fantastic choice for students seeking a world-class education and a vibrant campus experience. It boasts high-quality teaching, cutting edge..Read more

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Amy
09 Aug 24

Campus is absolutely gorgeous in the summer months, lots of great places for food and drink. The lake side bar during summer is definitely the best. While bus transport around..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:27,M:18 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:BBBApplicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Overall:ABBBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:BBBGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.

Overall:32GCSE or Equivalent:English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

Overall:DDM

Overall:Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

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Ahmed
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Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
The University of Surrey is a fantastic choice for students seeking a world-class education and a vibrant campus experience. It boasts high-quality teaching, cutting edge...
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Amy
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Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
Campus is absolutely gorgeous in the summer months, lots of great places for food and drink. The lake side bar during summer is definitely the best. While bus transport around...
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