Environment and Sustainability BSc (Hons) - 2025/6

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 UFG10002 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

SEYMOUR Valentine (Sust & CEE)

Date of production/revision of spec

21/11/2024

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 code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG1098 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND INDICATORS Compulsory 15 1
ENG1094 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS Compulsory 15 1
ENG1093 EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE Compulsory 15 1
ENG1096 REGENERATING ENVIRONMENTS AND COMMUNITIES: FIELDWORK Compulsory 15 2
ENG1097 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS Compulsory 15 2
ENG1099 UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY: METHODS, TOOLS AND SKILLS 1 Compulsory 15 2
ENG1095 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Compulsory 15 2
ENG1092 AN UNEQUAL PLANET Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW2049 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN ACTION (HE5) Compulsory 15 1
SOC2068 EVERYDAY CONSUMPTION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Compulsory 15 2
POL2034 INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Compulsory 15 2
BMS2070 ANIMAL & PLANT ECOLOGY - THEORY & PRACTICE Optional 15 2
SOC2082 EXPLORING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME Optional 15 2
ENG2130 UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY: METHODS, TOOLS AND SKILLS 2 Compulsory 15 1
ENG2131 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Compulsory 15 1
ENG2132 SUSTAINABILITY AND THE MEDIA Compulsory 15 1
ENG2138 MULTI-NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Select one optional module in Semester 2

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
PSY3072 KEY QUESTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS3071 FOOD SECURITY Optional 15 2
MAN3100 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Optional 15 2
ENG3211 DISSERTATION Core 45 Year-long
ENG3208 ENGINEERING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION Optional 15 2
PHY3063 STEM EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Optional 15 2
ENG3212 THE LIFE CYCLE OF PRODUCTS: FIELD WORK TRIP Compulsory 15 1
ENG3213 THE RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD Compulsory 15 1
POL3070 NEGOTIATING POLITICS AND POLICY Optional 15 1
POL3091 ACTIVISM, PARTICIPATION AND PARTY ORGANISATION Optional 15 2
BMS3105 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Optional 15 1

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 code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG1098 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AND INDICATORS Compulsory 15 1
ENG1094 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS Compulsory 15 1
ENG1093 EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE Compulsory 15 1
ENG1096 REGENERATING ENVIRONMENTS AND COMMUNITIES: FIELDWORK Compulsory 15 2
ENG1097 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS Compulsory 15 2
ENG1099 UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY: METHODS, TOOLS AND SKILLS 1 Compulsory 15 2
ENG1095 GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Compulsory 15 2
ENG1092 AN UNEQUAL PLANET Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW2049 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN ACTION (HE5) Compulsory 15 1
SOC2068 EVERYDAY CONSUMPTION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Compulsory 15 2
POL2034 INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Compulsory 15 2
BMS2070 ANIMAL & PLANT ECOLOGY - THEORY & PRACTICE Optional 15 2
SOC2082 EXPLORING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME Optional 15 2
ENG2130 UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY: METHODS, TOOLS AND SKILLS 2 Compulsory 15 1
ENG2131 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Compulsory 15 1
ENG2132 SUSTAINABILITY AND THE MEDIA Compulsory 15 1
ENG2138 MULTI-NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT Compulsory 15 2

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 code Module title Status Credits Semester
PSY3072 KEY QUESTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS3071 FOOD SECURITY Optional 15 2
MAN3100 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Optional 15 2
ENG3211 DISSERTATION Core 45 Year-long
ENG3208 ENGINEERING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION Optional 15 2
PHY3063 STEM EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Optional 15 2
ENG3212 THE LIFE CYCLE OF PRODUCTS: FIELD WORK TRIP Compulsory 15 1
ENG3213 THE RAPIDLY URBANISING WORLD Compulsory 15 1
POL3070 NEGOTIATING POLITICS AND POLICY Optional 15 1
POL3091 ACTIVISM, PARTICIPATION AND PARTY ORGANISATION Optional 15 2
BMS3105 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Optional 15 1

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

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2025/6 academic year.