What will I learn?
Many aspects of modern life are unsustainable, either environmentally, economically, or socially. Why is this? What can we do about it?Our Sustainability and Environmental Management degree explores why unsustainable practices develop, from underlying drivers to the behaviours of individuals, and will provide you with the knowledge and skills to tackle these problems.To do this you'll combine environmental and social science approaches. Environmental sciences will allow you to build an understanding of the fundamental environmental basis of sustainability. Perspectives from politics, economics, policy and law will then allow you to explore the social dimensions of sustainability and develop pathways towards more sustainable societies.You’ll be trained in a wide range of data collection and analysis methods and will refine your research skills through research projects and hands-on field training.Sustainability is an increasingly important area for business, public sector organisations, research, and non-governmental organisations. This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work in a huge range of sectors and to make a real difference to the world.Why study at Leeds:This course is accredited by The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.Our globally-renowned research spans the world- from low-carbon cities in the UK to resource governance in sub-Saharan Africa and biodiversity conservation in Patagonia. This research feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking.Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of specialist academics working at the forefront of their fields.Access excellent specialist facilities including lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer clusters fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning.Put theory into practice with our fieldwork activities, where you’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry.Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate by undertaking a work placement. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at - and build professional relationships with - organisations such as E.ON, Starbucks, Hilton, Ramboll, Johnson & Johnson and PepsiCo.Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across many universities worldwide.Join one of our societies, such as SusSoc, where you can meet like-minded people at events such as socials and sports.AccreditationInstitute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.This course is accredited by The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA), a major professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability.This BSc degree guarantees your eligibility for free student membership of IEMA and starts you on a fast-track route towards practitioner membership when you graduate.
Which department am I in?
School of Earth and Environment
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: ABB including two from Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Mathematics, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology.Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.GCSE: English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or an appropriate English language or Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): We recognise the value of this qualification and the effort and skills required to undertake it, where an applicant is taking the EPQ this may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. The EPQ taken with A-Levels, for example, could be BBB with an A in the EPQ.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above. BTEC DDM in National Extended Diploma/3 National Extended Certificates in two relevant subjects. We will accept a combination of BTECs and A-Levels. Please contact the School's Undergraduate Admissions Team for more information. Cambridge Pre-U D3, M2, M2 including two relevant subjects. International Baccalaureate 16 points at higher level to include 6,5,5 with 5 points in two relevant subjects. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) AAABBB/H2H2H2H3H3H3 in two relevant subjects. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AABBB overall with BB in 2 Advanced Highers (AH). For non-AH applicants AABBBB. To include 2 relevant subjects. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the Schools Undergraduate Admissions Team.
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