Environment and Sustainability

Join a university that's been awarded Institution of the Year by the Green Gown Awards for its work towards sustainable futures. Gain a strong grounding for an environmentally focused career and learn essential skills for the future, from environmental systems to the human impacts on them.

Why study environment and sustainability?
Environmental challenges, such as climate change and plastic waste, are big on the global agenda. The urgency surrounding these issues means there's now a growing need for competent, qualified environmental and sustainability professionals.

Government bodies, organisations and communities emphasise sustainability and 'green skills.' This degree will enable you to work across subjects and showcase a broad professional skillset, preparing you for a wide range of environmentally and sustainability focused careers.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Environment and Sustainability will appeal to you if you're passionate about the environment and want to make a difference in the world. You'll explore environmental factors affecting the world as well as the relationships, impact and responses this has on people and society.

At UWE Bristol, you'll be part of a university that's recognised for its commitment to environmentally sustainable futures. You'll study in Bristol, a city renowned for its global leadership in sustainability and its pioneering environmental efforts and initiatives.

Drawing on our strong links with employers, you'll benefit from placements, live project briefs, site visits and guest lectures throughout your course. You'll connect with internal and external experts and future employers, engage with the department's research centres and go on field trips to link your learning to real life experiences.

Where can it take me?
This course will give you a diverse skillset, including data analysis, project management, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), environmental reporting and working with diverse communities. These skills are well suited to careers in the environmental sector, such as roles in environment and sustainability focused careers.

You could also go onto work with businesses, technology companies, charities, NGOs or local or national government, or pursue postgraduate study.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
• Environmental Management and Assessment, Institute of