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About Environmental Studies and Sustainability
The Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability provides learners with an improved understanding and respect for our natural world.
Through the lens social sciences and humanities, the programme explores economic and political factors contributing to environmental issues, and examines solutions which can realistically address these problems.
The programme covers topics relevant to this discussion, such as anthropology, geographic information systems, sustainability, climate change, policy and management.
Practicum experiences, an apprentice-based internship, and a capstone are woven into the curriculum, offering students the experience necessary for a range of professional opportunities within research, education, public service and wider industries.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss measures to effectively manage pollutants in the environment.
- Explain the relationships and interactions among living organisms and their environment and analyze their impact on the biological community.
- Apply the methods used to measure, assess and monitor population growth.
- Investigate different natural hazards and their impact(s) on renewable and non-renewable energy, the environment, and society by using disaster cases from within the Caribbean and the Americas.
- Analyze the biochemical/nutrient cycles within ecosystems with a focus on certain elements and the importance of these cycles to ecosystems.
- Describe the various methods of extraction and utilization of primary and secondary energy resources.
- Describe waste management and basic principles of waste management.
- Identify the key anthropogenic contributors to air, water, and land pollution.
Course Breakdown
Environmental Studies and Sustainability takes 4 years to complete and rewards students with a Bachelors Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (3 Credits)
- Computer Applications (3 Credits)
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Ecological Principles (4 Credits)
- Physical Geography (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- College Algebra (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Climate and Climate Change (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Microeconomics (3 Credits)
- Human Populations and Sustainable Development (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Rural and Urban Settlements (3 Credits)
- Economic Geography (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 Credits)
- Climate Change and Sustainability (3 Credits)
- Hydrology and Coasts (3 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
- Statistical Applications (Research Internship) (4 Credits)
- Practicum (3 Credits)
Year Three
Semester Five
General Education Courses
- Science, Design, Thinking (3 Credits)
- Principles of Management (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Sustainable Cities (4 Credits)
- Energy and Climate Change (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Semester Six
General Education Courses
- Introduction to Anthropology (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Human Behaviour and Sustainability (3 Credits)
- Waste Management (4 Credits)
- Water Policy and Management (3 Credits)
- Research Methods (Research Internship) (3 Credits)
Year Four
Semester Seven
General Education Courses
- General Education (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Sustainable Food and Farms (3 Credits)
- Sustainable Built Environment (4 Credits)
- Human Centered Design (Research Internship) (3 Credits)
Semester Eight
General Education Courses
Programme Courses
- Sustainable Urbanism and Transport (3 Credits)
- Governance and Policy in Sustainability (4 Credits)
- Sustainable Societal Systems (4 Credits)
- Sustainability Capstone (Research Internship) (3 Credits)
- Sustainability Internship (Summer) (6 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- At least five CSEC subjects, required passes in: English A, Mathematics and Geography.
- Passes in at least ONE of the following is an asset:
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Information Technology
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
- Any other equivalent or higher qualifications
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | Semester Five | Semester Six | Semester Seven | Semester Eight | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 | $ 3,530 | $ 3,530 | $ 3,515 | $ 3,515 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 | $ 4,634 | $ 5,473 | $ 4,634 | $ 5,443 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 | $ 10,407 | $ 11,247 | $ 10,407 | $ 11,217 |
| Liability Insurance | - | $ 140 | $ 140 | $ 140 | $ 140 | |||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | |
| Students' Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Accident Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||||||
| Digital Technology Maintenance Fee | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Examination | - | $ 50 | $ 50 | $ 50 | $ 50 | |||
| Programme Fees | - | $ 750 | - | $ 750 | - | |||
| Audit | - | $ 30 | - | $ 30 | ||||
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | Year Three | Year Four | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | Semester Five | Semester Six | Semester Seven | Semester Eight | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 4,640 | $ 3,860 | $ 4,625 | $ 3,875 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 5,744 | $ 5,803 | $ 5,744 | $ 5,803 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 11,517 | $ 11,577 | $ 11,517 | $ 11,577 |
