Environment and Sustainability

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 your first and second years all students will study the same modules and then during your third year 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.

Work Placement

In the second year 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.

Course Modules

For latest information on course modules visit the course webpage here: https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-ba-environment-sustainability

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

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 development, case study analysis, and major project preparation. Effective use of the RAU's e-library is essential for maximising independent study outcomes.