Sustainability BSc

Course Highlights

• Gain hands-on practical experiences with live projects and placements
• Learn from specialists and experts in the field
• Real-world assessments
• Award-winning state-of-the-art campus. The perfect learning environment
• 12th in the UK for Geography and Environmental Science Complete University Guide 2026
• 68th Increasing our position to 68th in the world, we are placed 10th amongst UK universities. QS World University Rankings 2027

What You'll Study

The course combines lectures, tutorials, site visits, and fieldwork, with industry specialists and a final-year placement for real-world experience. Lecture Projects Workshop Mixed assessment methods based on real-world issues Feedback You will have a dissertation tutor who will support you throughout your project providing formative written and verbal feedback Mixed teaching methods Learn from experts in the field as they deliver teaching via lectures, workshops, project-based learning, field work and practitioner engagement Dubai, Your Living Laboratory In every area of your learning, we’ll emphasise real-world applications. Utilising Dubai as a living laboratory, the majority of modules will include site visits, fieldwork and personal reflections. Assessments will be based on authentic scenarios involving living case studies. This approach not only enhances your understanding but also equips you with practical skills that are highly valued by employers. Study Support You will have access to a comprehensive support system to help you make the transition to higher education when you start with us. During your first year, we want you to have a smooth transition into university. You will be able to talk to your tutors about this and discuss if there are particular areas where you need support. Personal tutors – You will be assigned your own personal tutor who will get to know you as you progress through your studies. They will provide academic support and advice to enable you to make the most of your time here at Birmingham. All of your academics will have weekly drop in hours where you can go and discuss any aspect of your course. Wellbeing Officers – Alongside your personal tutor, you will also have access to dedicated wellbeing officers who provide professional support, advice and guidance to students across a range of issues. They can meet with you to discuss extensions, disabilities, reasonable adjustments, extenuating circumstances, or talk through any problems you might be experiencing, and help you access wider support on campus and beyond if you need it Our Academic Skills Centre helps you to become a more effective and independent learner through a range of high-quality support services. The centre offers workshops on a range of topics, such as note-taking, reading, academic writing and presentation skills. The Academic Writing Advisory Service (AWAS) will provide guidance on writing essays and dissertations if you need it. You can receive individual support from an academic writing advisor and meet with postgraduate tutors who specialise in particular subjects too. Our Student Experience Team will help you get the most out of your academic experience. They offer research opportunities, study skills support, and help you prepare for your post-university career. They also organise social events, such as field trips, to help you meet fellow students from your course.

Entry Requirements

Careers

BSc Sustainability offers clear pathways into diverse green careers. With hands-on experience and industry connections, you’ll be quickly lead in the rapidly expanding green economy across many different industries. This is an area where there is a growing shortage of talented graduates. Potential paths include sustainability consultancy, roles within firms or government, research, finance, journalism, NGOs like the UN, major consultancy firms, and sectors needing sustainable processes. In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details