BSc. Planning and Sustainability
University of Energy and Natural Resources · School of Geosciences
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Energy and Natural Resources you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBSc. Planning and Sustainability at the University of Energy and Natural Resources teaches you how to shape communities and manage natural resources in a balanced way. You'll look at how cities grow, how land is used, and how development can happen without destroying the environment. If you like practical problem-solving and want a career that makes a difference, this degree is worth considering.
What planning and sustainability programmes cover
Programmes of this kind typically bring together geography, economics, and environmental science. You learn how to analyse spatial problems, design land-use plans, and assess the environmental impact of projects. Most courses include training in data collection, mapping, public consultation, and policy writing. The aim is to prepare you to make decisions about how towns, cities, and rural areas should develop in a way that meets present needs without compromising the future.
Entry requirements and how competitive it is
This programme is less competitive than many other degree courses at UENR, which can work in your favour if you meet the subject requirements. To apply, you need WASSCE passes in English, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies. For your electives, you can choose from Geography, Economics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology. The university accepts SHS backgrounds in Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics. If your grades are good in these subjects, you have a realistic chance of getting a place.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Core: English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science/Social Studies. Elective: Geography, Economics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University of Energy and Natural Resources publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Town and country planner
- Environmental officer
- Sustainability consultant
- Urban development specialist
- Rural development planner