Global Sustainable Development, BA (Hons)

Take an interdisciplinary focus on global and international development, examining worldwide issues through the lens of social justice and environmental sustainability.Explore contemporary global issues, linking current affairs, climate change and activism, and equip yourself with the skills to pursue a career in sustainable development and to become a global problem solver.Through professional skills training, practical research experience, policy engagement and analysis, you'll be prepared for employment in the public, private or third sector. Graduates can anticipate pursuing careers in the UK and overseas to tackle pressing global sustainability and development priorities.This is a new course. We’re in the process of confirming the modules. The information on this page gives you an idea of the areas we expect the course to cover. There may be changes before you start. From May of the year of entry, formal programme regulations will be available in our Programme Regulations Finder.In your first year, you'll learn the history and key debates of global development, and how challenges of environment, inequality and sustainability are addressed through local and global policy.You'll develop your research skills and learn about critical perspectives on global sustainable development in your second year. You'll also have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your interests by taking a range of relevant interdisciplinary modules spanning economics, geography, politics and sociology.In your final year, you'll learn more about global sustainable development on the ground and in practice. You'll develop your professional skills and also undertake independent research for a dissertation on a specialist topic of your choice, and further tailor your degree through a range of relevant optional modules.The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.Our courses combine theory and concepts with hands-on, practical experience. Fieldwork is at the heart of our courses. Typically, there are multiple fieldwork opportunities, which allow you to design, conduct and present your own research projects.We invest to create the right environment for you. That means outstanding facilities, study spaces and support, including 24/7 online access to our online library service.Study spaces and computers are available to offer you choice and flexibility for your study. Our five library sites give you access to over 1.3 million books and periodicals. You can access your library account and our rich digital collections from anywhere on or off campus. Other library services include study skills training to improve your grades, and tailored advice from experts in your subject.You will be assessed through a combination of exams, coursework and practical assessment. The proportions of these will vary depending on the modules you choose.