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

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Stag Hill

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Stag Hill

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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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 ...Read more

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 the Centre for Environment and Sustainability (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. Professional recognitionBSc (Hons) - Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.

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36/279
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19th
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Ekaterina
26 Nov 25

The campus is very green. The location is amazing its in a smaller city, but you can easily travel to london. The Manor Park Social is..Read more

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Cassidy
26 Nov 25

Love the social activities they is a lot to do..Read more

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Ekaterina
26 Nov 25
Environment and Sustainability
The campus is very green. The location is amazing its in a smaller city, but you can easily travel to london. The Manor Park Social is...
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Cassidy
26 Nov 25
Environment and Sustainability
Love the social activities they is a lot to do...
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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