BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management
About this course
BSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management, a geography degree focused on environmental science, corporate responsibility, and sustainable development. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The course is professionally accredited by The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment and incorporates practical fieldwork and an independent final-year research project. The first year establishes core foundations through Sustainable Development, Politics and Policy, Skills for Environmental Social Science, Introduction to Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility, and Environmental Science for Sustainability. The second year expands into applied techniques with Research in the Environmental Social Sciences, People, Sustainability and the Environment, Climate change: mitigation and adaptation, and Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Business. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent inquiry via modules such as Change for Sustainable Development, Environmental Research Project, Environmental Law, and Advanced Topics in Conservation Science.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB BTEC: DDM in National Extended Diploma. We can also accept a combination of National Extended Certificates and A-levels. The BTEC, with or without combination A-levels, must cover modules aligned with the subjects named in the A-level section. Please contact the School's Undergraduate Admissions Team for more information. IB: 6,5,5 at higher level including two relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 34%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sustainable Development, Politics and Policy
- Skills for Environmental Social Science
- Introduction to Business, Environment and Corporate Responsibility
- Environmental Science for Sustainability
- Introduction to Sustainability Economics
- Natural Hazards
- Ecology
- Atmosphere
- Resources
- Foundation Chemistry
- Water
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Challenges in Transport and Mobility
- Research in the Environmental Social Sciences
- People, Sustainability and the Environment
- Climate change: mitigation and adaptation
- Personal Development for Careers in the Environmental Sector
- Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Business
- Economics and Sustainability
- Sociology and Climate Crisis
- Ecosystems: Process, Pattern and Change
- Managing Biodiversity
- GIS for Geoscientists
- Transport, Energy and the Environment
- Contaminated Environments
- Change for Sustainable Development
- Environmental Research Project
- School and Educational Placements
- Environmental Law
- Advanced Topics in Conservation Science
- Strategic Energy Issues
- Environmental Risk: Science, Management and Communication
- Social Analysis and Social Psychology for Transport
- Atmospheric Pollution: Causes, Impacts and Regulation
- Terrestrial Biosphere in the Earth System
- Healthy Cities: Transport and Health
- Practice the skills you have learnt in class in real-life situations.
- Gain first-hand experience of collecting and analysing data.
- Build valuable individual research skills – vital for your final year research project.
- Develop professional skills sought after by employers like project planning, communication and teamwork.
- Get to know your lecturers and fellow students even better.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.
Does BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Sustainability and Environmental Management at University of Leeds?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.