BSc (Hons) Sustainable Development at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

A new generation of graduates is urgently needed to make the crucial transition to a just and sustainable future. Be prepared to shape future solutions to issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and food insecurity. Why does pollution and inequality occur if we have the knowledge to prevent it?

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: School of Global Development | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year provides a strong foundation in the social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Big Questions for People and Planet, Sustainability Challenges and Solutions, Perspectives on Global Development, Global Sustainable Development. Year 2: Sustainable Rural Development, Dev Field Course, Conservation, Restoration and Environmental Justice. Year 3: Just Transformations to Sustainability.

Career pathways

With a BSc in Sustainable Development, you could launch a career in: Corporate sustainability: Advise the private sector on corporate social responsibility and environmental governance Government sustainability planning: Work in local or national government departments to implement issues around sustainability Nature conservation: Advise and implement conservation around the world that is sustainable for the environment and those that use it Green energy: Support private and public sector transitions to green and non-fossil fuel energy sources Sustainability consultancy: Work at the intersection of the public and private sector for clients from local businesses to the World Bank, advising and doing research around issues of sustainability

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Entry requirements

A levels ABB Contextual offer: BBC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers Combinations of BTEC and A levels Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level. Contextual: D plus BC at A level. Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3 Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3 T levels Obtain an overall Merit Foundation Year options: If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad

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