Urban Sustainability Studies BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Urban Sustainability Studies BA (Hons)
This unique three-year degree will offer students the opportunity to engage with sustainability issues in diverse European contexts, providing them with a comprehensive, hands-on education. Participants will explore solutions to the most urgent urban and rural sustainability challenges while earning a joint Bachelor’s degree, recognized by seven top universities within the YUFE network.
The programme offers a dynamic and flexible learning experience. In the first year, students will focus on foundational skills and knowledge, with the option to study at any of the seven par...
This unique three-year degree will offer students the opportunity to engage with sustainability issues in diverse European contexts, providing them with a comprehensive, hands-on education. Participants will explore solutions to the most urgent urban and rural sustainability challenges while earning a joint Bachelor’s degree, recognized by seven top universities within the YUFE network.<br/><br/>The programme offers a dynamic and flexible learning experience. In the first year, students will focus on foundational skills and knowledge, with the option to study at any of the seven partner universities. In years two and three, students will have the chance to personalize their studies by selecting minors from across 10 YUFE universities, matching their strengths and interests and gaining international experience by studying at multiple locations throughout Europe. The programme culminates in a dissertation project that allows students to showcase their expertise in urban sustainability.<br/><br/>YUFEs Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies is not just about academics; it’s a collaborative, global learning experience. Students will work alongside peers, professors, and industry leaders from across Europe, tackling real-world sustainability challenges in a creative, interactive environment. This programme fosters lifelong professional connections, equipping graduates with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to lead in the evolving field of urban sustainability.<br/><br/>With applications now open, prospective students are encouraged to join one of YUFE’s upcoming webinars to learn more about this exciting new opportunity.<br/><br/>For more information on the Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies and to apply, please visit: https://www.yufe.eu/yufe-bachelor/
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
K441
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Access to HE Diploma
D:6,M:39
We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
30
Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
A level
B,B,B
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
T Level
D
We consider T-levels on a case-by-case basis, depending on subject studied. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core.
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