Sustainable Development (Online)

TheSustainable Development (Online) program from University of Sussex Onlinewill equip you with the interdisciplinary skills and insights you need to develop these solutions, and leadsustainable transformationin your business, sector and society at large.

On thisSustainable Development (Online) program from University of Sussex Online, you will:

• explore urgent threats to humanity including issues of conflict, security, health, climate and environmental change
• unearth the root causes of these complex global sustainability challenges and the interconnected nature of environmental, social, political, and cultural issues
• critically assess the international development sector and scrutinise current systems and solutions like net zero, the circular economy, the UN’sSustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and the biodiversity protocols proposed at COP26, for example
• gain practical skills and apply academic concepts to real-world challenges, empowering you to make a tangible impact at a local or global level.

Why choose this course?

• Sussex is1st in the world for Development Studies, and thanks to our pioneering research and academic team, we have held the top spot for nine years running (QS World University Ranking by Subject 2017–2025).
• Ourinterdisciplinary curriculumcovers science, technology, economics, social sciences, and innovation studies, helping you to develop joined-up solutions to complex global challenges.
• The comprehensive focus of the course will give you abroad knowledge base and skill set in sustainability, helping you access a variety of sustainability roles across sectors.
• Through various practical exercises, you’llengage with real case studies, giving you hands-on experience of analysing sustainable development policies and strategies for varied organisations.

Modules include:

• Sustainable Development: Politics and Policies

• Science, Technology and Innovation

• Policy Analysis

• Understanding the Policy-Making Process

• Key Perspectives in International Developments