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Environmental Change and Sustainability

  • MSci
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Become a leader in tackling global environmental challenges. Join us to dive deep into the complexities of environmental change and take advantage of specialised modules and research opportunities, through these you will gain the expertise needed to develop innovative, sustainable solutions and make a meaningful impact on the global environmental issues facing our word.

Why Study Environmental Change and Sustainability at Birmingham?

• Tailor your degree - With many paths and opportunities to choose from in this field it is important you are able to explore your subject area in detail. With flexible pathways in Sustainable Earth, Climate, Ecosystems, and Society, enriched by diverse peer perspectives. You can focus on what is really important to you..

• Explore active sustainability projects - Gain the skills that you will need with immersive field expeditions to projects that are a the forefront of environmental change and sustainability such as BIFoR, Net Zero lodges, and Tyseley Energy Park.

• Engage with diverse professionals - Gaining real-world insights from academic experts, practitioners, and the sustainable business community.

• Experience the synergy of science and society - Explore environmental change through social, ethical, and economic dimensions for a well-rounded understanding.

Booming green job market

Align your career, designed with industry experts we offer a hands-on experience with transferable skills, and diverse career opportunities. You’ll gain practical knowledge in sustainable development, renewable energy, and more. Graduates are highly valued in roles such as environmental agencies, sustainability officers, and policy advisors. With our employability-focused curriculum, you’ll be prepared to make a significant impact in various green careers, from wildlife conservation to urban planning. Join us to become a leader in environmental change and sustainability.

Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/geology-and-earth-sciences-courses/environmental-change-and-sustainability-msci and scroll down to the modules section to find out more.

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • MSci • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F951
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
F951
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

A level
AAB

Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma accepted in combination with two A levels.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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