To mitigate the climate change and its effects on people and planet, we must adapt our buildings, towns and cities to become environmentally sustainable, climate-resilient and resource-efficient. There is an urgent need in the world for sustainability experts to help solve sustainability challenges and adapt our built environments. This solution-oriented undergraduate degree is unique as it combines every aspect of sustainability, from social and environmental science to resource economics and engineering, giving you the vital skills needed to help design and create a more sustainable future. Taught by a range of world-leading experts, you will learn cutting-edge sustainability knowledge and skills through lectures, practical workshops, projects and seminars while benefiting from the faculty’s cutting-edge research, links to other organisations and central London location.
The time to act on climate change is now. Will you help society tackle this global challenge by becoming a leader in sustainability?
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Explore the BSc route
Are you motivated to learn all about sustainability issues ready to kick-start your career in a range of sustainability sectors? The BSc route is for you.
Discover the MEng route
Do you want to become a sustainability engineer? Over four years, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability issues in the built environment, taking additional engineering-focussed
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Ready to start your application? Here are links to find us on UCAS. Remember, if you're undecided which route you is best for you, you can apply to one and choose to change in your second year.
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UCL annually hosts in-person open days in the summer and virtual open days in the spring. These are a great opportunity to meet our academic team and ask them any questions you might have about studyi
Meet the academic and industry team
Who will be teaching you? Find out more about the team of academics and industry partners who will be teaching your modules and find out what they are most looking forward to when they teach you.
Explore our podcast, video and blog collection
What have data, health, economics and engineering got to do with tackling the climate crisis? We're gathered a collection of podcasts, videos and blogs from our academics exploring the key themes.
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