B.Sc. in Environment and Sustainable Development

This B.Sc. programme looks at how human activity affects the environment and how we can pursue development without degrading the natural systems we depend on. It is a good fit if you are interested in environmental issues and want to build practical skills for solving them. The programme is offered at C. K. Tedam University of Technology & Applied Sciences, under its School of Environment and Life Sciences.

What this field of study covers

Programmes in environment and sustainable development are interdisciplinary. They combine the natural sciences, such as ecology and biology, with the social sciences, including economics and policy. You learn how to assess environmental problems, think about development in a way that protects future generations, and communicate your ideas clearly. Most courses of this kind also give you practical experience in fieldwork and data analysis.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive than many other degree courses. If you have a solid WASSCE result from an agriculture, general science, or home economics background, you stand a good chance of securing admission. The university publishes its specific entry requirements, so check those to see whether your subject grades qualify.

Where this degree can take you

Graduates of environment and sustainable development programmes typically work in environmental agencies, NGOs, agriculture, urban planning, and corporate sustainability. Common roles include environmental officer, sustainability analyst, project coordinator, and research assistant. With further study, you could specialise in climate change policy, environmental law, or natural resource management.