Overview

Course description

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 we face for the future of our planet.

Based in our School of Life Sciences, the Global Sustainability programme at the University of Essex cuts across disciplines. There will be contributions and optional modules from in other subject areas including economics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and politics. We harness the diverse and world-leading expertise across the University of Essex to provide you with the tools to really make a difference in our future society.

The grand challenges we will tackle include the interacting climate, biodiversity and nature crises, as well as pollution, inequality and social justice.

Together, we will understand appropriate responses to, and management of, these challenges. You will study the relationship between the environment, human cultures and values, while working with stakeholders in the analysis, resolution and communication of complex issues.

This diverse expertise offers a huge range of opportunities for study and work, and at Essex we give you the flexibility to shape your degree to suit your interests.

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 115 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

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.

Tuition Fee

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International

18585 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18585 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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