Global Development & Sustainability

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Global Development & Sustainability

Bath Spa University
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This three year course enables you to learn more about the environmental, social, economic and geopolitical issues and challenges facing the developed and developing world today. 

The course includes the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement with a relevant organisation, a volunteer placement, and overseas fieldwork, currently in Northern India. These experiences will help you develop relevant skills and knowledge, to prepare you for a career in the sector.

The course approaches development and sustainability through the underpinning of geographical concepts and the application of geographical methods and techniques to the study and solving of real-world problems. During the …

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This three year course enables you to learn more about the environmental, social, economic and geopolitical issues and challenges facing the developed and developing world today. 

The course includes the opportunity to undertake an extended work placement with a relevant organisation, a volunteer placement, and overseas fieldwork, currently in Northern India. These experiences will help you develop relevant skills and knowledge, to prepare you for a career in the sector.

The course approaches development and sustainability through the underpinning of geographical concepts and the application of geographical methods and techniques to the study and solving of real-world problems. During the course you will study theory and practice in the development field, with particular emphasis on third-world development and environmental sustainability. The curriculum is broad, exploring topics including development theories, sustainability in a variety of contexts, globalisation, food supply, inequality, environmental issues, natural hazards, education, and renewable energy options. This broad curriculum enables you to specialise in areas of particular interest.

Why study Global Development & Sustainability?

This course is designed to appeal to students with an interest in contemporary environmental and development challenges, and who may wish to pursue a related career. If you are interested in how we can live in a more sustainable way with a good quality of life for all, without jeopardising the environment and the lives of future generations, then this course may be for you.

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