BA Global Sustainable Development at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Learn to understand emerging global challenges through the lens of social justice and environmental sustainability. Gain the skills to apply strategies that create real-world impact. This course prepares you for careers in NGOs, international organisations, policy, and sustainability and development consultancy.

Faculty: School of Geography and Planning | Department: School of Geography and Planning | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you'll learn the history and key debates of global development, and how challenges of environment, inequality and sustainability are addressed through local and global policy.

Career pathways

Our courses will equip you to analyse global challenges from multiple perspectives and across local, national and international scales. You’ll also develop the Sheffield Graduate Attributes - a combination of academic, personal and professional skills designed to support your learning, wellbeing and future career success.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer, 2027-28 entry (UCAS L800): A Levels: AAB A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification ABB + B in the EPQ; ABB + B in Core Maths International Baccalaureate 34; 33, with B in the extended essay BTEC Extended Diploma DDD BTEC Diploma DD + A at A Level Scottish Highers AAAAB Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + AA Access to HE Diploma The award of the Access to HE Diploma in a Social Science or Arts and Humanities subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (GCSE English Language grade 4/C or an alternative acceptable English language qualification also accepted). Applicants eligible for the Access Sheffield contextual scheme receive a lower offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years

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