BA Climate & Environmental Sustainability

Overview

This applied geography programme takes a dual approach that is not just about understanding climate change and its consequences, but also about understanding how the environment itself offers solutions. Students learn how to prioritise and implement nature-based solutions, which could involve, for example, supporting biodiversity or natural land use such as retaining flood plains. One factor that distinguishes this programme is how it encompasses different disciplines. Not only do students learn topics such as physical geography, climate science and biogeography, but they also study the social aspects of climate change and become skilled in data analysis. Working geographers must be data-literate as they use spatial analysis and mapping technologies, so the programme has been designed to mirror real-world practice.

Skills

 In addition to the technical skills listed above, students will build a vital soft-skill set in areas such as:

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Personal agility
• Leadership skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Data literacy and analysis
• Fieldwork, observation and research
• Foreign language (optional)

Work Areas

Students of this programme may end up working with organisations specifically focused on climate change and the environment, but could also work in organisations across the public and private sectors in roles such as: 

• Climate scientist
• Sustainability manager
• Environmental consultant
• Environmental data analyst
• Environmental resource manager
• Corporate social responsibility manager
• Strategic change manager
• Conservation manager

Typical Areas of Employment

• Environmental consultancy
• Community development
• Environmental conservation
• Non-governmental organisations (NGO’s)
• Industry 
• Public sector 

INTRA Internship

Students complete a 9-12 month INTRA work placement in Year 3

Course Modules

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