BA (Hons) Urban Sustainability Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

The BA Urban Sustainability Studies is a three-year Joint Bachelor degree delivered as part of the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) alliance. It explores how to create sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities, with study at partner European universities.

Department: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Introduction to Global Sustainability Challenges, Interdisciplinary Research and Problem-Solving, Ways of Knowing and history modules on revolutions and European cities. Year 2 includes Contemporary Urban Developments, Researching Social Life and a choice of abroad or Essex minor; the final year includes the Urban Sustainability Research Project and Urban Sustainability.

Career pathways

Sustainability and environmental organisations; urban development and planning; government and public services; European institutions and NGOs; corporate sustainability and consultancy; postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

YUFE Joint Bachelor: a secondary education degree and a minimum of B2 level English. To start at Essex: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels; IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma, or 112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications with UCAS tariff points are accepted. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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