bachelors degree

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.

    1. At least five CSEC subjects, required passes in: English A, Mathematics and Geography.
    2. 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

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    Breakdown of Academic Fees
    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
    Total Cost of Academic Fees
    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

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