BSc (Hons) Climate, Sustainability and Environmental Management

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Our modern degree integrates environmental science, ecology and conservation, sustainable resource management, social science and policy.

You can explore our Climate, Sustainability and Environmental Management course modules for years 1, 2 and 3 below, all of which have critical applied skills such as Geographic Information Systems embedded throughout. You have an option to do a placement year between years 2 and 3.

On this innovative course, you can choose to focus on one of our four pathway specialisms (through options embedded within our core modules), or retain a balance between them. Our pathways are:

Energy, Resources and Consumption
Environmental Change
Sustainable Societies
Nature’s Recovery

The course is accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences*.

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bsc (hons) climate, sustainability and environmental management modules

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Develop understanding of the pathways to a sustainable future for people and planet. Learn the basic concepts of sustainability, social justice, nature recovery, circular economy, and the energy transition.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Explore climate change from deep time to the anthropocene and develop key foundational knowledge of Earth Systems Science. Understand the social drivers that have caused the planet's climate to change.

UNDER PRESSURE: THE IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS

This module will introduce the interdependence between climate change and biodiversity decline, examining key drivers of global biodiversity loss and how they directly and indirectly relate to the climate crisis. The module will examine different biomes across the world to explore how climate change is impacting Earth's ecosystems and processes.

SKILLS AND TOOLS FOR TACKLING GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

This module develops techniques and professional skills which build a foundation for your future studies and career. You will develop digital skills, including an introduction to Geographical Information Systems, and will gain fieldwork, data collection, laboratory and analytical skills. You will critically reflect on your skills and ambitions and understand how these align with careers addressing global environmental challenges.

LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND

This module develops an understanding of the spatial distribution of climate vulnerabilities, social impacts, and consumption inequalities, and the initiatives to address them. The module considers how transition projects can have the most impact in terms of environmental benefit and lifestyle change

CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

Learn how to design, plan and co-ordinate research in a range of settings (lab and field) to tackle challenges related to the climate crisis, sustainability and environmental management. You will develop your skills on an employer-led professional placement.

THE GLOBAL CLIMATE EMERGENCY

This innovative module brings together experts in climate change from across the university to work together on multidisciplinary themes. The module involves collaboration with international universities, allowing students to work with people from different perspectives to understand how the climate emegency intersects with health, finance, business, the media, policy and law, and construction.

FIELDWORK FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES

Develop crucial field skills on a module that explores a range of global challenges in distinct environmental contexts. You will consider environmental hazards and impacts, sustainability challenges and approaches, and social inequality in different case study regions, gaining real-world applied experience in practical fieldwork informed by professional practice.

INDEPENDENT DISCOVERY AND COMMUNICATION (DISSERTATION)

In this module, you will take part in real-world live briefs set by external partner organisations to develop your research skills. You will choose a specialist theme within which to design an independent dissertation, allowing you to discover, explore and communicate your own response to a key environmental challenge.

LIVING WELL IN A LOW CARBON FUTURE

Develop a deep understanding of approaches to developing sustainable societies of the future. This module takes a case-study based approach to exploring energy demand, renewable energy, greening of industry, carbon capture use and storage, circular economy, food systems, transportation and nature based solutions. All elements are considered through a critical lens of equity and social justice.

NATURE RECOVERY AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This module provides in depth knowledge and understanding of different approaches to nature recovery and natural resource management. The module covers key topics such as rewilding and landscape scale nature recovery, as well as exploring sustainable livelihoods and environments through global cultural perspectives.   The module examines different approaches to valuation and decision making and reflects on the opportunities and challenges of translating these into practice through multidisciplinary assessments.

LIVING WITH HAZARD AND RISK

This module provides a holistic and global understanding of the interconnected physical and social elements of Disaster Risk Reduction, by examining a range of climate-related, geophysical, hydrological, and industrial hazards. It explores risk assessment and monitoring, preparedness, response, and mitigation, and seeks to address questions around long-term vulnerability, equity and resilience in the face of uncertainty and change.

Our students have formed Sheffield Hallam's first ever Sustainability Society!

The student-led society is focussed on tackling climate change and promoting sustainable living. The society will arrange socials, nature recovery days and guest speakers, and is open to all SHU students. Follow @sustainabilityshu on insta for updates, and become a member for free here!

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Download some taster reading related to our course (Svenning, 2020)

This programme is accredited by the Community for Environmental Disciplines in Higher Education (CEDHE), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). CEDHE is the collective voice of the environmental sciences academic community and serves to enhance the quality of environmental education worldwide. A programme accredited by CEDHE is assured to meet high standards, contain a strong component of practical, field and theoretical activities, and has excellent opportunities for training, work experience and links to the professional environmental sector. Students enrolled on CEDHE-accredited programmes can apply for free Student Membership of the IES and for a fast-track route to membership once they graduate. This programme is aligned with the academic requirements for Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) and starts graduates on a route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or Chartered Scientist (CSci).

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become part of the green workforce

bsc (hons) climate, sustainability and environmental management modules

Our students have formed Sheffield Hallam's first ever Sustainability Society!

resources

Contact Us
Enquiries
+44 (0)114 225 5555