Overview

The Sustainable Development (Hons) at University of St Andrews encourages students to rise to the challenges of the environment and society, and focuses on the study of principles and practices of sustainability in an interdisciplinary environment.

Sustainable Development is studied up to Honours level in both the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Faculty of Arts (MA). Students who have a background in the Sciences or who wish to study Sustainable Development alongside Science subjects at St Andrews should apply for the BSc.

For those interested in studying Sustainable Development alongside Arts subjects, the MA in Sustainable Development may be of interest.

Careers

At a time when sustainable development is rising higher up the national and international agenda, and as businesses and organisations accept the need to adopt more sustainable practices, graduates with a degree in Sustainable Development are in strong demand.

Sustainable Development students are able to critically interrogate the principles, practice and plurality of sustainable development and to contribute to the evolution of innovative, interdisciplinary thinking and action in this area.

Career pathways for graduates include:

central and local government
conservation
consultancy
impact assessment
management
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
strategic planning
teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance
Sustainability

Frontiers in Sustainability Research
Do good lives cost the earth?

Environmental Economics

Transitioning to Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAAB, including at least two Highers from the following subjects:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science or equivalent
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology.

GCE A-Levels

AAA, including at least one A-Level from the following subjects:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science or equivalent
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology.

IB points

36

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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