Environmental Sustainability Science

Address pressing environmental challenges and become a future leader in creating a sustainable future. This distinctive program, informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), equips you with a comprehensive understanding of environmental systems, human impact, and the knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions for a greener tomorrow.

Key Features:

• • SDG-Focused Curriculum: Explore environmental sustainability through the lens of the UN SDGs, focusing on three crucial areas: Clean Water, Land Degradation, and Climate Action. Gain insights into the interconnectedness of these challenges and develop holistic approaches to address them.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrate knowledge from diverse fields like ecology, environmental science, sociology, and economics, fostering a comprehensive understanding of complex environmental issues and their potential solutions.
  • Practical Learning: Gain valuable hands-on experience through field trips, laboratory sessions, and potential placements with environmental organizations. Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, developing practical skills in data collection, analysis, and communication.
  • Specialization Options: Tailor your studies to your specific interests by choosing from optional modules in later years, focusing on areas like renewable energy, sustainable resource management, environmental policy, or circular economy principles.

• Graduates develop a versatile skillset applicable to diverse fields, including:

  • Environmental consultancy
  • Sustainability and environmental project management
  • Environmental education and communication
  • Policy development and advocacy
  • Research and development in sustainable technologies
  • Corporate sustainability

Cardiff University boasts a renowned School of Earth and Environmental Sciences with experienced faculty actively engaged in sustainability research.