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Sustainability and Environmental Management

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

ABB including two from Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Mathematics, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Sociology. Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, 30 credits with Distinction and the remaining 15 credits with Merit or above.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

D3, M2, M2 including two relevant subjects.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above, or an appropriate English language or Mathematics qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.

16 points at higher level to include 6,5,5 with 5 points in two relevant subjects.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

AAABBB/H2H2H2H3H3H3 in two relevant subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDM in National Extended Diploma/3 National Extended Certificates in two relevant subjects. We will accept a combination of BTECs and A-Levels. Please contact the School's Undergraduate Admissions Team for more information.

AABBB overall with BB in 2 Advanced Highers (AH). For non-AH applicants AABBBB. To include 2 relevant subjects.

UCAS Tariff

128

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About this course


This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Full-time with year in industry | 2024

4 years | Full-time with time abroad | 2024

Subject

Environmental management

Many aspects of modern life are unsustainable, either environmentally, economically, or socially. Why is this? What can we do about it?

Our Sustainability and Environmental Management degree explores why unsustainable practices develop, from underlying drivers to the behaviours of individuals, and will provide you with the knowledge and skills to tackle these problems.

To do this you'll combine environmental and social science approaches. Environmental sciences will allow you to build an understanding of the fundamental environmental basis of sustainability. Perspectives from politics, economics, policy and law will then allow you to explore the social dimensions of sustainability and develop pathways towards more sustainable societies.

You’ll be trained in a wide range of data collection and analysis methods and will refine your research skills through research projects and hands-on field training.

Sustainability is an increasingly important area for business, public sector organisations, research, and non-governmental organisations. This degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work in a huge range of sectors and to make a real difference to the world.

**Why study at Leeds:**
- This course is accredited by The Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.

- Our globally-renowned research spans the world— from low-carbon cities in the UK to resource governance in sub-Saharan Africa and conservation in Patagonian rainforests. This research feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking.

- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of specialist academics working at the forefront of their fields

- Access excellent specialist facilities including lecture theatres, seminar rooms and computer clusters fully equipped with the latest technology to support your learning.

- Put theory into practice with our fieldwork activities, where you’ll advance your research skills and gain hands-on experience highly valued by employers in industry.

- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate by undertaking a work placement. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — organisations such as E.ON, Starbucks, Hilton, Ramboll, Johnson & Johnson and PepsiCo.

- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across many universities worldwide.

- Join one of our societies, such as SusSoc, where you can meet like-minded people at events such as socials and sports.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Leeds

Department:

School of Earth and Environment

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

70%
Environmental management

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Human geography

Teaching and learning

81%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
85%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
70%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
89%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
65%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

83%
UK students
17%
International students
38%
Male students
62%
Female students
86%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Human geography

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,100
med
Average annual salary
99%
high
Employed or in further education
73%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

24%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
15%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
11%
Business, research and administrative professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Human geography

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£24k

£24k

£29k

£29k

£34k

£34k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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