Overview

On the Global Sustainability degree offered by University of Essex you will study the interaction of humans and nature at the local, regional and global level, whilst acquiring the data handling skills needed for a future career in sustainability. You will be trained with the knowledge and skills to tackle the most complex problems faced by our planet, led by our research-intensive academic staff.

Your future

Government bodies, charities, and companies need to build environmental sustainability into the work they do, so there is an ever-increasing range of career opportunities.

Demand for scientists who can work across disciplines is growing, specifically within the sustainability sector and within the diverse fields of education, research, business, government, charities, NGOs and industry, for example Circular Economy Leaders, Sustainability Consultant/Managers, Senior Policy Advisors, Net Zero Coordinators and Regeneration Managers.

Many graduates chose to develop their career opportunities by studying for further degree, such as an MSc, MSD (Masters by Research) or PhD.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics and Evolution

Transferable Skills in Life Sciences

Quantitative methods for Life Sciences

Global Sustainability Challenges

Microbiology

Plant Biology and Ecosystems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 104 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

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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

76

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60

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

GCSE: Mathematics C/4

A-levels: BCC, including Biology.

BTEC: DDM, depending on subject and units studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 28 points or three Higher Level certificates with 544. Either must include Higher Level Biology with a minimum of grade 4, plus Standard Level Mathematics/Maths Studies grade 4, if not taken at Higher Level.

Access to HE Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above, depending on subject and units studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

T-levels: Merit, depending on subject studied -advice on acceptability can be provided.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24360 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Colchester

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.

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