BSc Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics, an economics and politics and international relations degree focused on global sustainability challenges and environmental governance. Core topics include Statistics. The course combines foundational study in environmental science and macroeconomic principles with specialised analytical training in later years. The first year establishes core knowledge through modules such as Environmental Change: Past, Present and Future, Sustainable Development, Microeconomics I, and Macroeconomics I. The second year advances this understanding with studies in Applied Environmental Economics, Environmental Science, Policy and Action, and Microeconomics II alongside approved options. In the final year, students select geography options and additional units from a combined list of geography and economics subjects to conclude their degree.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA, with an A in Mathematics IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level, including Mathematics
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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
- Finance Professionals: 42%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Information Technology Professionals: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- 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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
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
- Quantitative Methods (Mathematics)
- Quantitative Methods (Statistics)
- Microeconomics I
- Macroeconomics I
- The LSE Course
- Applied Environmental Economics
- Environmental Science, Policy and Action
- Science, Technology and Environmental Governance
- Microeconomics II
- One course from second year approved options
- Geography options to the value of two units
- Options to the value of two units from geography and/or economics from a list
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics 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 £1,000 more than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics 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 with Economics 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 with Economics 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 195 UCAS points.
Does BSc Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics 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 with Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.