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Sustainable Development at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) 1st in the UK among science and technology policy think tanks for SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit (Global Go To Think Tank Index Report 2020) Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) Help realise a future that is truly sustainable and inclusive. This course is designed to be accessible to people from different academic and professional backgrounds. You’ll develop broad-based, interdisciplinary social science skills needed for careers focused on sustainability transformations. The course is critical and constructive, drawing on ideas and concepts from:

  • development studies
  • science, technology and society studies
  • innovation studies
  • political science
  • economics
  • geography.
You'll learn to translate a variety of socio-ecological concepts, research methods and innovation narratives into effective policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development. These skills are demanded by:
  • Governments and firms in the Global South and North
  • international development agencies and consultancies
  • social enterprises, not for profit and non-governmental organisations.
You’ll learn through extensive interactions with faculty in SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, the world's largest academic body studying science, technology and innovation. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Assessment method

Modules are assessed by a combination of analysis assignments, project presentations and extended essays.

Entry requirements

A lower 2nd Class (2.2) undergraduate Honours degree or above in either social or natural sciences, or humanities. Applicants with relevant professional experience will also be considered. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

Sustainable Development at University of Sussex - UCAS