Environmental Science and Sustainability

Heriot-Watt University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Environmental and earth sciences

A-Level Entry

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About this course

Students will be taught the fundamentals of environmental science, geography and ecology, while being introduced to the role that design and engineering can play in reducing our footprint on the globe. They will also be able to choose from social science courses that deal with policy social welfare and governance, and gain insight into how we manage human activity and exploitation of natural resources such as fisheries to achieve sustainability goals such as the UN Sustanability and Development Goals. This multidisciplinary course will equip students for future careers that require the ability to work across disciplines and the ability to see the bigger picture.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2114 Physical scientists
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
2483 Environmental health professionals
2152 Environment professionals
3582 Health and safety managers and officers
3581 Inspectors of standards and regulations

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences