BSc Environment and Sustainability
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Geography, centred on environment and sustainability. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme offers a four-year sandwich option incorporating an industry placement, and students undertake an extended independent project in their final year. Fieldwork includes an advanced geographical expedition, alongside modules in environmental assessment, climate change and conservation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 16%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 36%
- Wales: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Environmental Challenges
- An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- Analysing Sustainability and Environment
- Foundations of Environmentalism
- Air, Land and Water Systems
- Engagement Participation and Technology: Synergies for Environmental Sustainability
- Social and Environmental Research
- Professional Development
- Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Environment and Sustainability: Policy and Practice
- Climate Change: Challenges for the 21st Century
- Environmental Assessment
- Climate and Environmental Justice
- People and Nature
- Ecology
- Extended Independent Project
- Environment and Behaviour
- Advanced Geographical Expedition
- Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
- Water and Energy Futures
- Biogeography and Conservation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £34,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Human geography.
What do graduates of BSc Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol 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 Sustainability at UWE Bristol?
94% 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 Sustainability at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol 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. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
Does BSc Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol 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 Environment and Sustainability at UWE Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.