BSc (Hons) Environmental Sustainability Science

Why study this courseEnvironmental sustainability is one of the biggest challenges and most important targets of the present. We need to take urgent action for our planet and develop strategies to work towards a more sustainable future.On our Environmental Sustainability Science course, you will explore three key areas: clean water, land degradation and climate action. We integrate fieldwork, skills and theory using problem-based learning based on real-world scenarios to help you develop sought-after transferable skills. Working across multiple disciplines, you will learn to critically analyse, discuss and debate environmental sustainability issues and offer practical solutions to complex global problems.We make the most of our location and take regular UK and overseas fieldtrips, the cost is included in the price of the course. You will have the opportunity to conduct your own research project, which will provide valuable skills and knowledge in an area that is interesting and important to you. To support the next steps in your career, you will produce a portfolio demonstrating your progress and achievements.This distinctively focused course explores topical environmental areas based around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This ensures our graduates develop highly sought-after skills and knowledge in major attention areas for researchers, governments and non-government organisations.Learning and assessmentIn the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, we encourage a friendly and informal approach to teaching and learning using student-staff interactions including fieldwork.You will be taught and supported by lecturers who are experts in their research field and facilitators who are experts in developing learning.Student-centred learning opportunities are created using a variety of methods:problem-based learning (50% of this programme)lecturesseminars, tutorials, supervisions or other small-group formatsdirected self-study, reading and library uselaboratory practical classes, including the use of scientific laboratories andadvanced computer facilitiesfieldwork, both taught and self-organiseda range of student-centred learning opportunities, which might include virtual learning environments, self-directed study, teamwork andwork-based learninge-learning andinformation technologypractical sessions.