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Global Development and Sustainability (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Newton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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.You’ll 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 you’ll develop a real sense of belonging and benefit from small class sizes, specialist staff expertise and up-to-date technologies. You’ll 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,750per year

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University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Newton Park, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    51st out of 72 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    114 54%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    46th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    63rd

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