BSc / BA (Hons) Environment and Sustainability at Royal Agricultural University

Students follow either a BSc route (physical and natural science, technology, innovation and environmental management) or a BA route (social science and humanities aspects of sustainability). Years one and two are shared and the route is chosen in year three.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; work placement in year two; placement-year route available  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Cirencester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Shared modules include soil science and ecosystem services, farming systems and sustainability, species identification and ecology, technology and nature-based innovations, global development and environmental sustainability, landscape recovery and GIS, and nature restoration and species reintroductions. Year three covers environmental and ecological consultancy, agri-food systems and policies and forestry and natural resources.

Career pathways

BSc graduates become sustainability consultants, project officers, climate strategy officers and technical advisers; BA graduates become programme managers, engagement officers, behaviour change officers and project coordinators.

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