BSc Environment and Sustainable Development
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Environment and Sustainable Development, an economics and geography degree exploring environmental challenges and sustainable practices. The first year introduces foundational themes through Environmental Change: Past, Present and Future, Sustainable Development, Introduction to Geography, and The LSE Course. The second year progresses to advanced topics via Introduction to Global Development, Environmental Science, Policy and Action, Science, Technology and Environmental Governance, and Field Methods in Geography & Environment. The third year involves taking geography and environment courses to the value of four units.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 68%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Environmental Change: Past, Present and Future
- Sustainable Development
- Introduction to Geography
- The LSE Course
- Either a Geography and Environment course or an approved outside option
- Introduction to Global Development
- Environmental Science, Policy and Action
- Science, Technology and Environmental Governance
- Field Methods in Geography & Environment
- Courses to the value of two units
- Geography and environment courses to the value of four units
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £78,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics and Political Science?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Environment and Sustainable Development at London School of Economics and Political Science?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.