University Centre South Devon has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This foundation degree is an exciting opportunity to study and develop an understanding of our socio-ecological systems and how we fit into local, regional and global contexts. This interdisciplinary degree is for you if you are passionate about understanding our relationships and connections as humans with non-humans and the planet as a whole. This degree will provide you with practical work-based learning and academic study in a wide range of environmental and sustainability subjects, at the heart of global changes affecting the world today. This Level 5 pathway is suitable for you if you are interested in studying or working in: Sustainability Law/Planning Teaching Regenerative Farming Conservation Charities and NGOs Consultancy and advisory roles Environmental Management Social and Environmental Policy Business
Modules
Each module is worth a specified number of credits: you take a combination of compulsory (and if available optional modules) enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. For full time students a total of 120 credits will be studied in each academic year. In the majority of cases this will consist of 6 modules. For part time students it will depend on the intensity of your studies. Year 1 - Global Environmental Issues and Environmental Justice Social Change and Global Citizenship Transformative Education Regenerative Farming and Food Systems Environmental Policy and Politics Research Module Year 2 - Ecopsychology Protected Areas, Conservation and Rewilding Business, Funding strategies and Philanthropy in action Research and Professional practice Climate change and living environments
Assessment method
There are two formal or summative assessed pieces of work for each module. Assessment methods can include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and projects. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. In addition to formal assessments throughout modules of study there will be developmental (formative) assessments to support you with developing greater understanding of your progress.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GCSR
- Institution code:
- S32
- Campus name:
- UCSD
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8825 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8825 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8825 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8825 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Devon
Vantage Point
Long Road
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ