Environment and Sustainability with Foundation Year

The growing awareness of environmental issues and the associated problems that individuals, society and the government are encountering means that there is increasing focus and support being given to this sector. Sustainability is at the heart of this and employers are actively seeking trained graduates with skills and knowledge in environmental sustainability. This programme provides students with a great opportunity to help fill this gap.

This degree course with a foundation year incorporates an extra year of study at the start of your course, so that you can progress with confidence. It will develop the skills you need for your later studies. It is particularly suitable if:

• You don’t have the grades for immediate entry onto a three-year course

• You have non-traditional qualifications or experience

• You’re starting university after some time away from education

• You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study

The BSc/BA Environment & Sustainability degree will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the environmental sector. You can study by choosing to follow either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) route. During year one and year two all students will study the same modules and then during year three you will choose which route you wish to follow.

The key differences between the two pathways are that the BSc degree focuses more on the physical and natural science aspects, with attention given to technology, innovation and environmental management. In contrast, the BA degree is designed for those students with more interest in the social sciences and humanities, who are interested in the  human, social, economic and cultural aspects of the environment and sustainability.

The BSc Environment & Sustainability will take advantage of the employment ‘environmental’ gap mentioned previously whereas the BA Environment & Sustainability will focus on the roles of people and society in solving environmental problems, giving more attention to the ‘social’ element of sustainability, alongside the environmental and economic.

In year two of both programmes, you will apply and develop your expertise during a 15-week work placement. Not only could you find yourself working for prestigious companies in the UK or across the world, you will also develop your confidence and make a range of industry contacts.

You will learn through lectures, seminars, projects, visits and demonstrations. Modules are assessed through research projects, field reports, exams, presentations and case studies. In year three you will complete a Research Project which will give you an opportunity to study in-depth a subject of specific interest or of direct relevance to your future employment.

https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-ba-environment-sustainability-foundation-year

Our diverse assessment methods include:

• Academic research reports

• Professional reports

• Employers reporting on work-based experience

• Case studies

• Essays

• Environmental management plans

• Digital in-class tests

• Oral presentations

• Portfolios/appraisals

• Production of educational/ interpretative/ information materials

Students will also be expected to undertake independent study as a core learning method, involving reading to explore syllabus breadth and depth, tutorial preparation, coursework develop