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Business & Sustainability
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- New College Lanarkshire
Course summary
THE BA (HONS) BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME PROVIDES YOU, AS A STUDENT, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY TOWARDS A DEGREE IN
BUSINESS THAT CONCENTRATES NOT ONLY ON GENERAL AREAS OF BUSINESS SECTORS BUT ALSO FOCUSES ON CRITICAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR PLANET AND ITS SURVIVAL.
The degree has a strong focus on sustainability, equipping graduates to address pressing environmental and social issues facing business and society. Including core modules focused on sustainability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, responsible leadership, and ethical and sustainable business practices, the programme equips graduates to help address environmental and social issues facing modern organisations. Sustainability is now recognised as a crucial element of modern business practice and key to future development.The programme includes its authentic assessments based on real-world issues, an inquiry-based learning approach, and the developing students’ critical thinking on matters relating to responsible business practices and sustainability.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• As part of some modules, students will provide sustainability consultancy to businesses and social enterprises on topics like carbon footprinting, waste minimisation, energy efficiency etc.
• Students will regularly participate in resolving sustainability cases and critically analyse current sustainability practices with various business sectors.
• We invite senior sustainability professionals from leading companies to frequently guest lecture, sharing their latest projects and challenges for students to discuss.
• This programme will help to provide you with a deep understanding of key issues and encourage you to use your skills to look at how business practice can adopt sustainability to improve outcomes for the planet.
CAREERS
Businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability practices and there has been a rapid growth in the employment market for students who have skills in this area, with recent job advertisements in Scotland and the rest of the UK employers looking for graduates to fill sustainability roles such as analysts, consultants and/or advisors to business. These well-paid roles included full-time, part-time and internship options.
Example job titles graduates pursue include:
Sustainability Analyst; Sustainability Consultant; Sustainability Manager; CSR & Sustainability Lead; Ethical Sourcing Manager; Environmental Officer
You would be suited to sustainability roles within
Engineering & Construction Firms; Food & Beverage Producers; Fashion Retailers; Transport & Logistics Providers; Charities & Non-Profits; Management Consultancies; Oil, Gas & Resources Majors.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Through utilising diverse learning methods, this programme ensures active engagement, and practical application of concepts, and prepares you for applying sustainability skills in real-world business scenarios. You will engage in a dynamic learning experience through problem-solving, case studies, simulations, initiative analysis, site visits, and guest speaker events as part of the BA (Hons) Business and Sustainability programme. From tackling real-world scenarios to analysing successful strategies and directly observing sustainable practices, this multi-faceted approach equips you with practical skills, preparing you to apply sustainability principles effectively in business environments. this programme will allow you to develop specialist knowledge and advanced practical skills.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N1N7
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- New College Lanarkshire
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
HND: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Accounting; Finance; Fashion Business and Supply Chain; Marketing; Social Sciences
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
An HND in one of the following titles is considered for entry into Year 3 of this programme: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Accounting; Finance; Fashion Business and Supply Chain; Marketing; Social Sciences
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9525* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9525* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9525* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9525* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9525* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500* | Year 1 |
| International | £15500* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
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