Environment and Sustainability (Hons) (Foundation Year) Royal Agricultural University

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) (Foundation Year) offered by the Royal Agricultural University provides students with a great opportunity to help fill this gap.

It will develop the skills you need for your later studies. It is particularly suitable if:

• You don’t have the grades for immediate entry onto a three-year course
• You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
• You’re starting university after some time away from education
• You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study

The BSc/BA Environment & Sustainability degree will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the environmental sector. You can study by choosing to follow either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) route. During year one and year two all students will study the same modules and then during year three you will choose which route you wish to follow.

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