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Global Sustainable Development, BA (Hons)

The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

12th
overall
USNews
Environmental Engineering
8th
CUG
Geography and Environmental Science
10th
QS
Environmental Science
15th

Costs

Course fees S$40.4K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.1K / year
Beer S$7
MacDonalds S$11
Cinema S$17
Coffee S$6
Total S$57.5K / year

Entry requirements

A Level AAB
Diploma 2.9
International Baccalaureate 34

Scholarships

Sheffield International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£10000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sheffield International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sheffield International Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £2500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Sheffield International Postgraduate Scholarship
Up to £2500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
L800
University
Code
S18
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
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Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2029
About the course

This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to international development, emphasizing global issues through the lenses of social justice and sustainability. Students engage in innovative, practice-based learning to build professional skills in research, ethics, policy analysis, and stakeholder management. By exploring emerging challenges like climate change, poverty, inequalities, and security, participants learn to apply strategies for meaningful change, guided by expert tutors in development and social sciences. This prepares graduates for careers in the public, private, or third sector.Key benefits include hands-on learning through team projects and fieldwork, with all core field trip costs—such as travel, accommodation, and food—covered by the department. Additionally, students can join vibrant societies like GeogSoc for social, career, and academic support, fostering a well-rounded experience as globally competent citizens.

A local representative of The University of Sheffield in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.