BSc Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change, a geography degree focused on environmental processes, sustainable development and climate issues. Core topics include Fieldwork. Students can undertake an optional placement year, year abroad, or foundation year. The first year introduces foundational themes through Human Geographies of the Modern World, The Geographer’s Toolkit 1: Reading, Writing, Research and Fieldwork, The Natural World: From Deep Time to Our Time, Sustainable Development: Big Ideas for Global Action, The Geographer’s Toolkit 2: Maps and Stats, and Understanding Earth. Year 2 develops research and analytical capabilities with Environmental Research Skills (BSc Geog), Global Climate Change, and Global Landscape Dynamics, alongside optional topics such as Conservation Biology, Geographical Information Systems, and field classes. The final year centres on independent research via the Geography Thesis (BSc) and Advanced Sustainable Development: Sustainability in Policy and Practice, supported by optional modules like Advances in Climate Sciences and Global Food Security.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB IB: 32 points
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 20%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Geographies of the Modern World
- The Geographer’s Toolkit 1: Reading, Writing, Research and Fieldwork
- The Natural World: From Deep Time to Our Time
- Sustainable Development: Big Ideas for Global Action
- The Geographer’s Toolkit 2: Maps and Stats
- Understanding Earth
- Environmental Research Skills (BSc Geog)
- Global Climate Change
- Global Landscape Dynamics
- Conservation Biology
- Geographical Information Systems
- Global Geographies of Economic Change
- Introduction to Sustainable Development
- Environmental Perspectives on Development
- Geographies of the Living Earth
- Geography Overseas Field Class
- Southeast England Field Class
- The Restless World: Environmental Hazards, Risks and Disasters
- Geography Thesis (BSc)
- Advanced Sustainable Development: Sustainability in Policy and Practice
- Disasters, Environment and Development
- Global Work Experience
- Permafrost and Environmental Change
- Advances in Climate Sciences
- Geohazards: Climate, Disasters and Sustainable Development
- Global Food Security
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £37,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physical geographical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Sussex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Sussex?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Sussex 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 Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change at University of Sussex?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.