Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons)
Join a university thats been awarded Institution of the Year by the Green Gown Awards for its work towards sustainable futures. Gain a strong grounding for an environmentally focused career and learn essential skills for the future, from environmental systems to the human impacts on them.
Why study environment and sustainability?
Environmental challenges, such as climate change and plastic waste, are big on the global agenda. The urgency surrounding these issues means theres now a growing need for competent, qualified environmental and sustainability pr...
Join a university thats been awarded Institution of the Year by the Green Gown Awards for its work towards sustainable futures. Gain a strong grounding for an environmentally focused career and learn essential skills for the future, from environmental systems to the human impacts on them.<br/><br/><strong>Why study environment and sustainability?</strong><br/>Environmental challenges, such as climate change and plastic waste, are big on the global agenda. The urgency surrounding these issues means theres now a growing need for competent, qualified environmental and sustainability professionals.<br/><br/>Government bodies, organisations and communities emphasise sustainability and green skills. This degree will enable you to work across subjects and showcase a broad professional skillset, preparing you for a wide range of environmentally and sustainability focused careers.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>BSc(Hons) Environment and Sustainability will appeal to you if youre passionate about the environment and want to make a difference in the world. Youll explore environmental factors affecting the world as well as the relationships, impact and responses this has on people and society.<br/><br/>At UWE Bristol, youll be part of a university thats recognised for its commitment to environmentally sustainable futures. Youll study in Bristol, a city renowned for its global leadership in sustainability and its pioneering environmental efforts and initiatives.<br/><br/>Drawing on our strong links with employers, youll benefit from placements, live project briefs, site visits and guest lectures throughout your course. Youll connect with internal and external experts and future employers, engage with the departments research centres and go on field trips to link your learning to real life experiences.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>This course will give you a diverse skillset, including data analysis, project management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), environmental reporting and working with diverse communities. These skills are well suited to careers in the environmental sector, such as roles in environment and sustainability focused careers.<br/><br/>You could also go onto work with businesses, technology companies, charities, NGOs or local or national government, or pursue postgraduate study.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
FJ17
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
No specific subjects required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
No specific subjects required.
A level
No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
No specific subjects required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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