BSc Global Sustainability
University of Essex
Key Information
Campus location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc Global Sustainability
Our BSc Global Sustainability course is focused on solving real-world problems and will enable you to develop solutions to sustainability challenges. This is an innovative, highly relevant and interdisciplinary degree for the future.
You will study the interaction of humans and nature at the local, regional and global level, whilst acquiring the data handling skills needed for a future career in sustainability. You will be trained with the knowledge and skills to tackle the most complex problems we face for the future of our planet.
Based in our School of Life Sciences, this course cuts across disciplines. There will be contributions and optional modules from in other subject areas including economics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and politics. We harness the diverse and world-leading expertise across the University of Essex to provide you with the tools to really make a difference in our future society.
The grand challenges we will tackle include the interacting climate, biodiversity and nature crises, as well as pollution, inequality and social justice.
Together, we will understand appropriate responses to, and management of, these challenges. You will study the relationship between the environment, human cultures and values, while working with stakeholders in the analysis, resolution and communication of complex issues.
This diverse expertise offers a huge range of opportunities for study and work, and at Essex we give you the flexibility to shape your degree to suit your interests.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Introduction to Global Sustainability Challenges
- Genetics and Evolution
- Quantitative methods for Life Sciences
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
Year 2
- Addressing Global Sustainability Challenges
- Professional skills for Ecological and Marine Scientists
Final Year
- Research Project in Global Sustainability
- Climate Change and Pollution
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Government bodies, charities, and companies need to build environmental sustainability into all of their work and there are many career opportunities.
Demand for scientists who can work across disciplines is growing, and specifically within the sustainability sector. Sustainability is becoming a requirement embedded within all sectors. Employment opportunities are within the diverse fields of education, research, business, government, charity, NGO, industry, eg Circular Economy Lead, Sustainability Consultant/Manager, Senior Policy Advisor, Net Zero Coordinator, and Regeneration Manager.
Many graduates chose to develop their career opportunities by studying for further degree, such as an MSc, MSD (Masters of Research) or PhD.
We also work with our University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc Global Sustainability: 3 years
BSc Global Sustainability (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc Global Sustainability (Including Placement Year): 4 years