Science for Sustainable Societies (BSc)
Career prospects
The most urgent sustainability challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, and pollution, are complex issues that concern society as a whole. This means that among employers there is a growing demand for graduates who are able to combine both scientific and social knowledge, a quality which is essential for developing effective, innovative solutions. Graduates of Science for Sustainable Societies are critical thinkers who can analyse intricate issues and integrate insights from various perspectives. Their specific knowledge and skills make them into interesting candidates for positions in many sectors.
Positions for which sustainability alumni may be eligible
- Consultant at a public or private organisation, e.g. Deloitte, Witteveen+ Bos, Metabolic, Royal Haskoning, KPMG
- Policy advisor, analyst or development worker at civil society organisations such as WWF, Oxfam-Novib, Greenpeace, Milieu Centraal
- Policy advisor or consultant at international organisations such as the European Environment Agency, European Commission, UN agencies, WorldBank, Asian Development Bank, FAO
- Policy advisor at ministries, provinces, municipalities, Rijkswaterstaat
- Strategic sustainability advisor at companies like KPN, Siemens, Stedin, ProRail, BAM, Philips, Volksbank, Dunea
- Researcher at a university or a research institute, such as TNO, CBS, RIVM