UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: K441

Urban Sustainability Studies

Name: Urban Sustainability Studies
Price: 21500 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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3 yearsDuration

£21,500Per Year (Intl)

£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary

86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Urban Sustainability Studies at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This unique three-year degree will offer students the opportunity to engage with sustainability issues in diverse European contexts, providing them with a comprehensive, hands-on education. Participants will explore solutions to the most urgent urban and rural sustainability challenges while earning a joint Bachelor’s degree, recognized by seven top universities within the YUFE network. The programme offers a dynamic and flexible learning experience. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Urban Sustainability

Environmental Systems and Ecology

Urban Planning and Development

Social Sustainability and Communities

Sustainable Resource Management

Climate Change and Cities

European Policy and Governance

Urban Sustainability Dissertation Project

UCAS Code:K441

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

International Baccalaureate

29 - 30 points

"Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar"

UCAS Points

102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	60	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£24,000	£26,500	£31,000
3 years	£21,500	£25,000	£33,000
5 years	£27,500	£32,500	£41,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary

This course

£25,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary

This course

£32,500

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

87%

Overall

Teaching on my course

86%

Learning opportunities

85%

Assessment and feedback

84%

Academic support

94%

Organisation and management

86%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

80%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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