Environmental Studies (Honours) Cross-Disciplinary National University of Singapore

Overview

The Environmental Studies (Honours) Cross-Disciplinary programme from National University of Singapore adopts an interdisciplinary and broad-based approach to effectively address national, regional and global environmental challenges. These include over-exploitation, pollution, climate change, land and water use, habitat degradation, and the building of liveable high-density cities. It seeks to develop environmental leaders and advocates who are scientifically informed and capable of formulating solutions for a sustainable future.The XDP is offered from Academic Year 2021/2022. Students in the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) can also opt to read a Second Major in Life Sciences or Geography.

The XDP is offered jointly by the Faculty of Science (FoS) and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) with participation from the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, School of Design and Environment, NUS Business School and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

Career Prospects

Environmental studies graduates work in applied fields and interdisciplinary settings that focus on the impacts of human activities. This may include biodiversity conservation, pollution control measures, preservation of natural resources or sustainability solutions.

There are environmental science careers in both the public or private sectors. Environmental studies graduates are qualified to become educators, biologists, ecologists, environmental researchers, geographers, geologists, policy analysts, sustainability officers and communications professionals. They may also work as environmental consultants conducting environmental impact assessments.

Some graduates go on to work in academia in research institutes, universities etc., while others pursue Ph.D. degrees in a range of environment-related disciplines, including geography, biology, ecology and social sciences.