Undergraduate Environment, Sustainability, Architecture and Landscape courses at Sheffield
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- Environmental Science BSc
- Geography BA
- Geography BSc
- Geography and Planning BA
- Global Sustainable Development
- Urban Studies and Planning MPlan(UG)
- Urban Studies BA
Our degrees with a foundation year offer a route into degree level study for mature students without standard entry qualifications.
Why study Environment, Sustainability, Architecture and Landscape?
- Inspiring and varied location to study - study in a post-industrial city on edge of Peak District and benefit from a central location that allows for diverse field trip sites.
- Accredited courses - studying one of our accredited courses means you will be well on your way to a professional qualification and career.
- Ranked 2nd in the UK for construction, surveying and planning (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- Careers - our students are highly employable, and we have a large number of strong, long standing links to practices and industry across the UK.
Geography
- Student life - get involved in GeogSoc and become part of one of the biggest societies at the University of Sheffield. Members enjoy socials, spending time in the Peak District, career and academic support, volunteering, sports and more.
- 96% of Physical Geography students were satisfied with the teaching on the course (National Student Survey, 2024)
- 94% of Human Geography students were satisfied with the academic support (National Student Survey, 2024)
Urban Studies
- Dedicated employability team - based in the department, the team supports you to get placements, brings in alumni to give guest lectures and works with industry to ensure you develop the most in-demand skills. It also supports you with career planning and CV workshops.
Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Work with the community - take part in real life projects across local communities to have an impact on social and environmental issues, as well as getting practical, hands on experience for your future career.
Architecture
- 1st in the UK for architecture (Complete University Guide, Subject League Table 2025)
- Support - you will have two full days in studio with your tutor and course mates, feedback is given in reviews rather than 'crits', and student led supportive feedback sessions.
Landscape Architecture
- 1st in the UK for 'teaching on my course' National Student Survey, (NSS) 2024
- Support - the studio is the heart of learning and is where you’ll participate in workshops, small group seminars, tutorials and project reviews. You will be assessed through coursework only and feedback is given throughout the semester.
