Environment and Sustainability

Can multinational businesses combine long-term sustainability with profitability? will the transition to clean energy be defeated by a lack of suitable infrastructure and the policy to implement it? addressing the challenges facing sustainable development from an interdisciplinary perspective is a key focus of this bsc. you’ll be studying at our acclaimed centre for environment and sustainability (ces). first established in 1992, it boasts an international reputation as a hub for interdisciplinary research in sustainability. you’ll be taught by ces academics, who have experience in academia, industry and the public sector.

You have the option to complete a professional training placement as part of this course. this will give you the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, helping to prepare you for your future career.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Over the last decade, our employment figures have been among the best in the uk. we have strong links with research, industry and the public sector. recent masters graduates from ces have accepted roles as: sustainability consultant at worldrise onlus environmental and sustainability coordinator at michael j lonsdale sustainability coordinator at coats ecology and environment consultant, biosphere conservation consulting services certification analyst at climate bonds initiative consulting analyst at truecue senior environmental and sustainability engineer at frazer-nash environmental projects assistant at thameswey group climate change officer at bassetlaw district council associate, sustainability and climate change at pwc recycled materials broker at newport recycling manager, programme development and compliance at the green building initiative.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Surrey has partnerships with the following companies: