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Overview
This Foundations and Frontiers of Sustainable Development module at the University of Surrey explores foundational concepts of Sustainable Development (SD) and provides a comprehensive and challenging exploration of the core concepts, policy challenges and ethical issues in Sustainable Development.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will:
- Understand the basic principles of sustainable development
- Understand the fundamental ethical and political issues raised by sustainable development challenges and concepts
- Understand and discuss major criticisms levelled at the idea of sustainable development
- Engage in debates about the definition, analysis and prospects for realisation of sustainable development
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- the nature of development - multiple perspectives on what it is and what it should be, and on the need for a radical new perspective, the 'Overview Effect'
- the idea of the Anthropocene
- a brief history of sustainable development ideas and how they arose
- the Brundtland Report and its implications
- the I=PAT Equation and its implications
- an overview and critical approach to the Planetary Boundaries framework for SD
- values and the ethical dimensions of sustainable development
- social dimensions of SD and environmentalism
- sustainable consumption challenges
- SD and biodiversity
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Development View 68 other Short Courses in Sustainable Development in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
- There are no entry requirements if you are taking this as a standalone module.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
- To be confirmed
Living costs
Guildford
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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