Overview
Key facts
If you do decide to build up to a qualification, then you will need to complete and pass the following amount of modules within a five year period: four modules for a certificate; eight modules for a diploma; eight modules and a dissertation for a degree. Please note that certain modules will be compulsory depending on the degree you opt to take.
This module explores foundational concepts of Sustainable Development (SD) and provides a comprehensive and challenging exploration of the core concepts, policy challenges and ethical issues in Sustainable Development. The aim is to provide a rich trans-disciplinary understanding of the history, politics, ethics and scientific foundations and cutting-edge issues of SD that will inspire interest in deeper study. We also aim to equip students to discuss and research complex conceptual and practical challenges in the integration of SD ideas in organisations, policies and projects.
University of Surrey's Foundations and Frontiers of Sustainable Development programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- the idea of the Anthropocene
- a brief history of sustainable development ideas and how they arose
- the Brundtland Report and its implications
- the I=PAT Equation and its implications
- an overview and critical approach to the Planetary Boundaries framework for SD
- values and the ethical dimensions of sustainable development
- social dimensions of SD and environmentalism
- sustainable consumption challenges
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Dates to be confirmed.
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Sustainable Development View 75 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
There are no entry requirements if you are taking this as a standalone module.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Guildford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.