Overview

The growing awareness of environmental issues and the associated problems that individuals, society and the government are encountering means that there is increasing focus and support being given to this sector. Sustainability is at the heart of this and employers are actively seeking trained graduates with skills and knowledge in environmental sustainability. This BSc/BA Environment and Sustainability (Hons) (Professional Placement Year) degree from the Royal Agricultural University provides students with a great opportunity to help fill this gap.

Careers

This degree course and the applied nature of the programme, research-led teaching methods and close links with industry provides students with the academic, technical and professional employment skills, which are highly valued by employers. It is anticipated that students will go into the following roles:

BSc degree

Sustainability Consultant
Project Officer
Climate Strategy and Project Officer
Technical Advisor
Graduate Sustainability Consultant

BA degree

Assistant Programme Manager
Engagement Officer
Farming Engagement Officer
Project and Operations Coordinator
Behaviour Change Officer
Communications Intern

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Professional, Practical and Study Skills
Soil Science and Ecosystem Services
Farming Systems and Sustainability
Species Identification & Ecology
People & Environmental Change
Energy, Climate & Waste Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cirencester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 233 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences 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

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80

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60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE minimum five GCSEs at Grade C/4 including English Language and Mathematics (or Maths Numeracy for Welsh applicants) plus satisfactory level 3 qualifications:

A-Level: (Example grades BCC) – minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points across three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications – recommended one science subject
C&G Advanced Technical/BTEC - Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080) at Distinction-Merit-Merit
C&G NPTC/C&G Advanced Technical/BTEC - Level 3 Diploma (720), Extended Certificate (360) and 90-Credit Diploma (540) acceptable when accompanied by other Level 3 qualifications
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
Access to Higher Education: 45 credits at level 3, of which 21 must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher. (Pass at Functional Skills level 2 are accepted in lieu of GCSE English & Mathematics)

Other level 3 qualifications will be considered.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement year

UK: £1,955 per year
International: £3,390 per year

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Additional Details

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