Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Environment and Sustainability
Subsidiary award(s)
Award | Title |
---|---|
Ord | Environment and Sustainability |
DipHE | Environment and Sustainability |
CertHE | Environment and Sustainability |
Professional recognition
Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership.
Modes of study
Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
Full-time | UFG10001 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
Full-time with PTY | UFG10001 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Sustainability, Civil & Env Engineering
Programme Leader
CHENOWETH Jonathan (Sust & CEE)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To equip students with wide-ranging and in-depth understanding of local and global sustainability challenges
- To equip students with the research and analytical skills appropriate for evaluating sustainability challenges and solutions
- To develop in students a good understanding of key concepts such as resilience, life cycle thinking, the circular economy, knowledge systems for sustainable development, and the history and geography of the environment and sustainability.
- To provide students with the policy context of sustainable development
- To develop in students strong inter-disciplinary competences so they can act effectively in interdisciplinary learning or work situations
- To develop in students strong inter-disciplinary competences so they can act effectively in interdisciplinary learning or work situations
Programme learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
Be able to articulate key concepts and theories relating to global inequality and poverty | KC | CertHE | |
Understand the benefits of using qualitative and quantitative research methods | KC | CertHE | |
Be able to collect and analyse qualitative data | CPT | CertHE | |
Understand the dynamic nature of the natural environment and human impacts on the natural systems at the planetary scale | KC | CertHE | |
Be able to analyse simple human-environment interactions | PT | CertHE | |
Understand the key global challenges to achieving sustainable development | KC | CertHE | |
Be able to apply indicators to measure different aspects of sustainable development | CP | CertHE | |
Understand the science behind key environmental problems like climate change | KC | CertHE | |
Be able to interpret and describe the results of spatial data analysis | PT | CertHE | |
Be able to collect and analyse quantitative data | CPT | DipHE | |
Be able to present sustainability related information in an accessible format for a public audience | PT | DipHE | |
Understand the key characteristics of environmental law | KC | DipHE | |
Understand function of key international organisations in facilitating international cooperation and development | KC | DipHE | |
Be able to critical assess environmental assessment reports | KPT | DipHE | |
Understand the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation and be able to articulate key policy debates about sustainable urbanisation | KC | Ord | |
Be able to analyse a product from a life cycle perspective to identify its key sustainability impacts | KCPT | Ord | |
Be able to formulate a research question and design an appropriate methodology and carryout research relating to sustainable development | KCPT | BSc (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Select one optional module in Semester 2
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Select one optional module in Semester 1 and two optional modules in semester 2.
Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4
N/A
Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5
Select one optional module in Semester 2
Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6
Select one optional module in Semester 1 and two optional modules in semester 2.
Professional Training Year (PTY) -
Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENGP014 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR - FULL YEAR STUDY | Core | 120 | Year-long |
ENGP015 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR - FULL YEAR WORK | Core | 120 | Year-long |
ENGP016 | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR (WORK - STUDY 50/50) | Core | 120 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -
N/A
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
Dual degree | N |
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