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

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University of Surrey, Guildford

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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University of Surrey, Guildford

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Addressing the challenges facing sustainable development from an interdisciplinary perspective is a key focus of this BSc. You’ll be studying at our acclaimed Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES). First established in 1992, it boasts an international reputation as a hub for interdisciplinary research in sustainability. You’ll be taught by CES academics, who have experience in academia, industry and the public sector. Their research interests and industry experience includes: Clean ...Read more

Addressing the challenges facing sustainable development from an interdisciplinary perspective is a key focus of this BSc. You’ll be studying at our acclaimed Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES). First established in 1992, it boasts an international reputation as a hub for interdisciplinary research in sustainability. You’ll be taught by CES academics, who have experience in academia, industry and the public sector. Their research interests and industry experience includes: Clean energy and clean technology, Consumption and production, Corporate environmental behaviour, Life cycle assessment, Policy development, Sociology of the environment, Sustainable prosperity, Vertical farming, Water and sanitation. 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.This course will provide you with the interdisciplinary skills to tackle the challenges faced by individuals, companies and society in implementing sustainable development. In Year 1, you’ll be taught by CES academics, with modules focusing 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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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36/279
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12th
What students say
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Akita
09 Aug 24

It’s a really nice campus and everything is within walking distance..Read more

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Elliot
15 Feb 24

Best: good atmosphere and good links to employers and careers Worst: hideout cafe is expensive...Read more

Entry requirements

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A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D27M18 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent). 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

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

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

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£9,535 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£26,000 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week Full Time Annual Fees - 26000; Professional training year - 1900

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Akita
09 Aug 24
Sustainable Development MSc
It’s a really nice campus and everything is within walking distance...
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Elliot
15 Feb 24
Sustainable Development MSc
Best: good atmosphere and good links to employers and careers Worst: hideout cafe is expensive....
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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus, located in Guildford, UK....

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University of Surrey
30 Priestley Rd Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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