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.
University of Surrey's Sustainable Development Applications programme will teach you more about this topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Summary of foundational issues in sustainable development: Origins, Brundtland, I=PAT equation, sustainable development strategies and contested ideas
- Measuring sustainable development (Indicators, sustainable livelihood approach, remote sensing)
- Sustainable production and consumption: Sustainable development in relation to industrial ecology, concept and practice of the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) in fishery management
- Case studies of sustainable development challenges, policies and management in mining, production of consumer goods, retailing, finance, health services
- Case studies of sustainable development and sustainable livelihood approach in the global south
- Case study of sustainable development communications
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
Dates to be confirmed.
Language
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Disciplines
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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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.