Environmental Sustainability BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Environmental Sustainability BSc (Hons) and other courses in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Derby
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £22000 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £25000 | £18500 - £25000 | £21000 - £29500 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Derby
Salary of all UK Graduates of Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24189 | £22414 | £26298 |
25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £27771 | £16897 - £27576 | £20317 - £33339 |
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Threats to the environment, the foundation for all life on earth, are greater now than at any other time in human history. This course is specially designed to meet the growing demand for graduates skilled in shaping innovative solutions that have a positive impact on the environmental and sustainability issues of today, and those which may emerge in the future.
- KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:
- You'll explore major environmental threats including climate change, loss of biodiversity, sustainable living, environmental degradation and human life, and the disempowerment of people and nature.
- We blend theory with plenty of practical experience. Examples include the ‘Environmental and Ethics Legislation’ module in your second year which includes a minimum of 30 hours work placement. In your final year, the ‘Business and Sustainability’ module includes a fieldtrip where you can experience live sustainability initiatives in businesses.
- You’ll graduate with the core skills in demand; our module content has been mapped against the needs and ambitions outlined in key initiatives like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Convention on Biological Diversity, as well as national agendas such as the Industrial Strategy, Bioenergy Strategy, and 25 Year Environment Plan.
- This is a research-led degree, which means you'll be taught by expert staff who are conducting influential studies across a breadth of topics - examples of their specialist research areas include sustainable cities, policy analysis, renewable energy, urban green spaces, the impacts of land-use on biodiversity and ecosystems, and coastal change in Ghana. You'll also benefit from guest lectures by world-class researchers.
- Our fieldwork programme includes local and residential trips where you will be able to explore a range of environments, natural systems, and witness sustainability in action.
- You’ll have access to industry-standard specialist equipment and software including drone technology, field spectrometers, a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). You’ll work in modern laboratories and also have access to Cuckoos Tor, a site on the edge of the Peak District National Park and owned by the University of Derby that is dedicated to long-term research and ecological experiments.
- The challenges facing today’s world are complex and won’t be solved through the efforts of a single subject, so the content of this course is inter-disciplinary, connecting you with expertise from a range of subjects to give you a balanced understanding of the factors involved.
- WHAT YOU'LL COVER:
- Your first year will introduce you to themes such as global environmental issues, biodiversity, ecology, and earth materials. In your second year, modules include environmental legislation and ethics, sustainable cities, sustainable energy resources, and remote sensing and GIS. In your final year, you'll be able to choose to complete an Independent Study (dissertation) or an Industrial Project, where you can work in industry on a live brief to help solve a real problem.
Modules in your final year include business and sustainability, global food security and food futures, ecological consultancy, and climate change: adaptation and mitigation perspectives.
- YOUR CAREER:
- You'll develop skills in investigative and innovative thinking, problem-solving and being solutions-focused, commercial awareness and sustainable business, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, and project management, to name but a few. All of these skills are in high demand in the green sector of the economy, and are valued by organisations around the world where sustainable growth is a priority.
This could include helping them to achieve targets such as moving to 100% renewable energy, increasing their energy production, or improving waste management strategies for example.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies courses of University of Derby
Current jobs
All courses of University of Derby
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Environmental Sciences courses of University of Derby
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Environmental Sustainability BSc (Hons) at University of Derby
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
15% | Media Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Environmental Sustainability BSc (Hons)
EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14900 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #59
- #501
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 20 university rankings of University of Derby
About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
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Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Environmental Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Marine Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £20200 | 111 | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 85% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £29700 | 157 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Interior & Environmental Design BDes (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 106 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Molecular Biology and Environmental Change with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £26500 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Ecology and Environmental Science (with placement) BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time | |
Geography and Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | University of Dundee | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20900 | 194 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science with International Foundation Year (September Entry) BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 79% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £27650 | 121 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 94% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £12500 | 123 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 | 131 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)