BSc Environment and Social Change

The BSc in Environment and Social Change offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, is a unique program designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the relationship between society and environment. It delves into current trends, challenges and transformations, from urbanisation and resource consumption to climate change and biodiversity loss.Course Content: The course offers a blend of geography, sociology and politics, aiding students in understanding the interdisciplinary nature of social and environmental issues. This course involves a thorough examination of how social change and environment are interconnected, and how various factors like population growth, urbanisation and technology affect environment. Innovative teaching and research methods are used to enhance the students' learning experience.Key Modules: The course is divided into several modules, including 'Thinking Geographically', 'Environmental Issues', 'Population and Society', 'Social Change and Politics', 'Environment and Development', 'Globalisation and Global Justice', 'Environmental Policy', 'Climate Change: Science, History and Society', among others. There is also an option to undertake a dissertation on a topic of the student's choice in the final year.Future Careers: Students graduating from this program will be equipped to pursue careers in areas such as environmental consultancy, sustainability and resource management, environment agency work, in NGOs focusing on environment and social justice, as well as postgraduate study. The program also helps develop crucial transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication which are valued by employers across sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.