Overview
Key international policy initiatives will be considered, including Agenda 21, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the work of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD). The development and use of indicators of sustainable development will be examined, followed by an examination of numerous case studies.
Features
The Sustainable Development in Practice course at Bournemouth University will also provide students with a learning opportunity designed to provide them with practical experience of applying key methods.
These will include the development of conceptual models of social-ecological systems, and the development of scenarios. These methods are now widely used to support planning for sustainable development.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable agriculture – developing world
- Sustainable agriculture – developed world
- Sustainable forest management
- Sustainable fisheries
- Sustainable water management
- Sustainable cities
- Sustainable tourism
- Sustainable consumption and production
- Sustainability frameworks and monitoring
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Development View 48 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to anyone with a relevant undergraduate degree. Alternatively, non-graduates and professionals with significant and relevant work experience, who can also demonstrate an ability to both complete and benefit from the course will be considered.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents600 GBP / full≈ 600 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents600 GBP / full≈ 600 GBP / full