Structure

The course is structured so that 75 per cent of taught components of the course (90 credits) is devoted to the core subject of sustainable development and 25 per cent (30 credits) to optional modules.

The core course modules provide the theoretical and methodological components of the course while the specialist module allows students to examine different approaches and problems in accordance with their own particular interests.

Core modules include: ‘The Political Ecology of Environmental Change’, ‘Urban Environmental Planning and Management in Development’ and ‘Environment and Sustainable Development in Practice’ (30 credits each).

The course consists of reading, essay writing, and individual and group project work delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops, case study analysis, and field trips in the UK and abroad. Student performance is assessed through course work, examinations and a final dissertation report.