BSc (Hons) Global Development and Sustainability with Professional Placement Year

Global sustainable development is at the heart of the environmental, social, economic and geopolitical challenges affecting the world today. Our Global Development and Sustainability degree is designed to ensure that you develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development in a variety of locations and situations.

Youll explore topics including climate change, natural hazards and disaster risks, cities and urbanisation, education and development, environmental justice and migration. Your core studies will focus on key themes and skills in geography and global development, and you'll have the option to study modules drawn from a range of relevant subject areas including geography, sociology, education, business and management, and politics.

As part of our supportive Geography community youll develop a real sense of belonging and benefit from small class sizes, specialist staff expertise and up-to-date technologies. Youll be taught by our team of lecturers who have expertise in sustainability, climate change, urbanisation and disaster risk reduction, and who are engaged in international networks and world-leading research. This degree can prepare you for a diverse range of careers in sectors such as sustainability, environmental management and policy, planning and development, research, consultancy, business, education, humanitarian response, government, non-government organisations (NGOs), and charities.

A Level - grades BBB-BCC or above preferred including a Grade B in Geography, Sociology, Economics or Science.
BTEC Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject, preferably Social Sciences.
T Levels grade Merit preferred in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points are required including Grade 5 in Geography, Sociology, Economics or Science at Higher Level.

IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL iBT- A total of 72, to include a minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing.