Geography and Sustainable Development

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Course start

September 2027

Duration

Four years full time

School of Geography and Sustainable Development

Why study this course?

Sustainable development is widely regarded as the most promising framework for addressing environmental and developmental challenges in the 21st century. These challenges include the provision of clean water and adequate sanitation, energy generation and supply, human health, food production and distribution, and the continuing threat to biodiversity.

The BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Development encourages students to rise to the challenges of the environment and society, and focuses on the study of principles and practices of sustainability in an interdisciplinary environment.

Course details

The BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Development is a four-year course run by the School of Geography and Sustainable Development.

Your first two years of study illustrate the breadth of issues involved in sustainable development as well as how to move from unsustainable to sustainable development.

Alongside sustainable development, in the first year of your studies, you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about how academic years are organised.

The knowledge you gain will prepare you for your final two years, during which you will have the opportunity to choose from a range of modules from different Schools. These modules allow you to pursue your specific interests and explore the practice of sustainability through specific field visits. Subjects in these modules include (but are not limited to):

During your final year, you will also complete a dissertation module which focuses on a topic of your choice, with structured support from an academic supervisor.

The University of St Andrews operates on a flexible modular degree system by which degrees are obtained through the accumulation of credits.

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“My favourite aspect is the interdisciplinary nature of Sustainable Development – we receive expert teaching from across the University. It is empowering to know that I am learning tools and concepts necessary to address the big issues of our time. In addition, I really enjoy the tutorial discussions that deepen the learning and critical thinking process and allow me to debate issues with fellow students.”

- Cape Town, South Africa

How it's taught

Teaching

Sustainable development is taught using a wide variety of methods including:

lectures

seminars

laboratory classes

tutorials

field excursions

research projects

At sub-honours level, class sizes range from 200 to 350 students for lectures and up to 20 students for small-group tutorials.

At Honours level, much of the teaching is in small groups and there is a considerable amount of one-on-one contact with staff. Honours class sizes range from 15 to 40 students for seminars and laboratories down to individual supervisions.

When not attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve:

working on individual and group projects

undertaking research in a laboratory

undertaking research in the library

preparing coursework assignments and presentations

preparing for examinations.

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team with expertise and knowledge of sustainable development. Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of laboratory classes and seminars under the supervision of the module leader.

You can find contact information for all sustainable development staff on the School of Geography and Sustainable Development website.

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Assessment

Many modules are assessed through 100% coursework, while others include at least 40% coursework alongside an exam. There is an emphasis on varied and innovative assessment formats that help to develop students’ skills and employability alongside subject knowledge.

Modules run by contributing Schools have varying methods of assessment.

Examinations are held at the end of each semester during a dedicated exam diet with revision time provided beforehand.

The School aims to provide feedback on every assessment within three weeks to help you improve on future assessments.

Undergraduates at the University of St Andrews must achieve at least 7.0 on the St Andrews 20-point grade scale to pass a module. To gain access to Honours-level modules, students must achieve the relevant requisites as specified in the policy on entry to Honours and in the relevant programme requirements. To find out the classification equivalent of points, please see the common reporting scale.

The University's services and support teams can help students with additional needs resulting from disabilities, long-term medical conditions or learning disabilities, as well as many other difficulties and challenges students might face while studying.

In the first two years of your degree (known as sub-honours), you will take the five required modules in sustainable development alongside modules in at least one other subject.

Typically, you will take one sustainable development module per semester during your first two years. For Honours level (your third and fourth years), you choose from a range of Honours modules.

Course information may change. Module information and course content, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at the University of St Andrews. We display the most up-to-date information possible, but this could be from a previous academic year. For the latest module information, see the module catalogue.

First year

Creating Sustainable Futures: This module explores the societal and technological transformations that are required to pursue sustainable futures

Sustainable Development: tackling global challenges: This module considers the contemporary challenges that we face at global and local scales.

Second year

Changing Natures: nurturing diversity: This module develops an appreciation of the diverse ways that natures are known, protected and changed.

Securing sustainable solutions: This module critically explores how to secure sustainable solutions for all, whilst achieving human security and environmental integrity.

Sustainable Scotland: draws on Scotland’s unique landscapes, patterns of urbanisation, and the geography of population to examine interrelated issues of land use and social inequalities to the broader questions of sustainability here in Scotland.

If you decide to take sustainable development in your third and fourth years, you choose from a wide variety of advanced options. Modules previously offered include:

Building sustainable, inclusive and just cities

Extractive Environments

Global Health Disparities

Governance for Sustainability

Green Politics: theory and practice

Home and Energy Geographies

The Blue Economy and Maritime Security Intersections and Interdependence

The Nature of Political Ecology

Transitioning to Sustainability: Community, Nature and Governance

You have the opportunity to undertake extensive training in research through a residential field course where you will learn how to conduct research, explore research methods and gain quantitative and qualitative skills.

In fourth year, students may complete a dissertation module that combines expertise from partner disciplines with an understanding of sustainable development in researching a topic of your choice.

Fees and funding

Scotland: Tuition fees are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £10,050 (yet to be confirmed by the UK Government)

EU and overseas: £34,910

More information on tuition fees can be found on the undergraduate fees and funding page.

Accommodation fees

Find out about accommodation fees for University accommodation.

Funding and scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to undergraduate students each year.

Entry requirements

The University offers different entry requirements, depending on your background. Find out more about

Standard, Minimum and Gateway entry requirements using academic entry explained and see which entry requirements you need to look at using the entry requirements indicator.

For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject-specific entry requirements as outlined on their pages.

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades:

Minimum entry grades:

Gateway entry grades:

Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University’s Gateway programmes.

GCE A-Levels

IB points

38 (HL 6,6,6)

36 (HL 6,5,5)

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

SQA qualifications

SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

Chemistry

Computing science

Geography

Applications of Mathematics

Mathematics

Psychology.

GCSE qualifications

GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

Computing Science

Other qualifications

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University's entry requirements web page.

Alternative study options

Master of Arts (MA)

Sustainable Development is available as both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Arts (MA) degree. The content of the subjects is the same irrespective of Faculty. Students who have a background in the sciences or who wish to study Sustainable Development alongside Science subjects at St Andrews should apply for the BSc. For those interested in studying Sustainable Development alongside Arts subjects, the MA in Sustainable Development may be of interest instead. The entry requirements are the same for all single Honours Sustainable Development degrees.

Study abroad

Sustainable development students can apply to participate in the University-wide St Andrews Abroad programme. You may also have the opportunity to participate in the School Abroad exchange programme. For information about study abroad options, please see the study abroad site.

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.

Joint Honours degrees

You can also take Sustainable Development as part of a joint Honours degree in which you will take core modules of your chosen subjects.

Course name

Arabic and Sustainable Development (With Integrated Year Abroad)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biology and Sustainable Development

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Economics and Sustainable Development

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Geography and Sustainable Development

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Management and Sustainable Development

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Philosophy and Sustainable Development

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology and Sustainable Development

German and Sustainable Development (With Integrated Year Abroad)

Italian and Sustainable Development (With Integrated Year Abroad)

Master of Arts (Honours) Arabic and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Art History and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Economics and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) English and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Film Studies and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Geography and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) German and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) International Relations and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Italian and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Management and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Modern History and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Philosophy and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Psychology and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Russian and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Social Anthropology and Sustainable Development

Master of Arts (Honours) Spanish and Sustainable Development

Russian and Sustainable Development (With Integrated Year Abroad)

Spanish and Sustainable Development (With Integrated Year Abroad)

Given sustainable development’s high global profile, graduates with this degree are in demand because of their keen interest in the nature and future of the planet, and their skills in thinking critically and creatively about today’s key challenges.

Sustainable development students have a rare combination of quantitative and qualitative skills, an ability to integrate and analyse diverse data, and a deep understanding of human-environment interactions.

Career pathways for graduates include:

conservation

education

development

environmental management

government

non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

impact assessment

strategic planning and development

the energy sector

business and finance

consultancy

scientific research

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students to build their employability skills.

What to do next

Online information events

Join us for one of our information events where you can find out about different levels of study and specific courses we run. There are also sessions available for parents and college counsellors.

Undergraduate visiting days

We encourage all students who are thinking of applying to the University to attend one of our online or in-person visiting days.

Contact us

01334 462894Email

gsd@st-andrews.ac.uk Address

The Irvine Building

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