Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology

Avans University of Applied Sciences Breda University of applied sciences

The local authority in a city wants to be CO2 neutral by 2040. You are part of a consultancy team. You find ways to reduce the energy consumption and utilise suitable sustainable energy sources. You research the availability of solar power, hydropower, geothermal power, wind power and biomass. Your solution is financially viable and accepted by both industry and the public. You take into consideration future developments, techniques and policies. You want to keep the planet safe for future generations. You are interested in science subjects and you have an open mind towards other cultures. You are a team player and, at the same time, self-motivated. And you are adventurous and independent. Through several projects and courses, you will learn about sustainable energy techniques, their suitability in specific situations, bio-based waste management, energy conservation, cost-benefit analyses, stakeholder analyses and also environmental policy and law. Given the international character of the student group, you will learn about these subjects in relation to different parts of the world. If you pass the programme, you will become a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS).

You want to solve problems like climate change and plastic soup. Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology turns you into a versatile environmental professional.

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Language

English

Title

Bachelor of Science

Duration

4 years

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Numerus Fixus

Tuition fee 2023/2024

€ 2,314

Admission

Application requirements

The level of your prior education has to be equivalent to a Higher General Secondary Education level (Dutch havo) with science profile (chemistry and mathematics) and English or Pre-University Level (Dutch vwo) with science profile (chemistry and mathematics) and English. In addition to the minimum diploma requirements, adequate knowledge of mathematics and chemistry is required. Additional knowledge of science subjects like biology and physics is preferred. If you are unsure whether you meet

You will be invited for an introductory interview after completing an online assignment. Interviews with Dutch students take place at Avans. Interviews with foreign students are conducted via Skype or telephone.

Only if prior knowledge does not seem sufficient.

Only if there are doubts about language ability.

Functiebeperking Heb je een functiebeperking, dan bekijken we samen wat er mogelijk is en welke aanpassingen er nodig zijn om deze opleiding te volgen. Maak hiervoor altijd een afspraak (info.ESSET.breda@avans.nl). Naast de reguliere mogelijkheden biedt deze opleiding studenten met een autistische stoornis in het eerste jaar extra begeleiding aan van een ouderejaars student op het gebied van plannen en organiseren.

Language requirements

6: IELTS overall band
213: TOEFL computer based
80: TOEFL internet based

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

2023 / 2024

Tuition fees
	€ 2,314
Non-EU/EEA The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.	Information not available
Institutional The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.	Information not available

Start date	App. deadline EU/EEA	App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '23	1 Aug '23	1 Jun '23
1 Sep '24	1 Aug '24	1 Jun '24

Contact

Avans University of Applied Sciences

Main address
Hogeschoollaan 1
4818 CR Breda