Course summary

Overview A new generation of graduates is urgently needed if we’re to make the crucial transition to a just and sustainable future. Our BSc in Sustainable Development prepares you to address pressing environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and food insecurity. You'll explore how environmental issues, such as climate change, are deeply interconnected with social challenges like poverty, inequality, and wellbeing. You'll discover how sustainable actions need to be based on scientific understanding, as well as environmental justice and inclusiveness. You’ll learn about the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability and develop the creative and critical problem-solving skills needed for major initiatives such as the transition to NetZero carbon futures. As your course progresses, you’ll focus on potential solutions to environmental problems, exploring strategies such as Indigenous knowledge, environmental governance, rights for nature, market-based economic incentives, sustainability standards, and emerging technologies. Our flexible programme allows you to tailor your studies to your interests, while emphasising team-based, 'real-world' problem-solving through partnerships with regional businesses, charities, and community organisations. You can also choose to undertake a sustainable development work placement in the UK or overseas. In previous years, students have gained valuable experience with organisations such as the Marine Conservation Institute, the Stockholm Environmental Institute, and WWF. By studying with us, you’ll join our close-knit academic community, made up of experts from across multiple disciplines, all housed within the School of Global Development. Collectively our research on Global Development is ranked 1st in the UK (REF 2021).   After graduation, you'll be well equipped for a rewarding career in development, and beyond. Our graduates have gone on to work in government departments, universities, think tanks, consultancy firms, as well as local and national charities. Check out our academics and students explain more about BSc Sustainable Development. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk