Sustainable Development (Climate Change and Risk Management)

Course Overview

Sustainable development, defined as "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs", is now one of the key policy drivers in many societies. Sustainability pervades decision making at the global, national, regional and local levels and is becoming embedded politically in all layers of government. Both public agencies and private organisations need to appreciate the sustainability agenda and what it means for them and their employees. Relevant, research-informed foundations and practical applications, This Masters provides a practical and problem-based approach to learning focused on both the study of sustainable development and its implementation in a range of professional contexts. It is designed to provide a balance between theory and its application, which will enhance your career and employment prospects. Throughout the programme you will engage with external agencies and employers through, for example, field work, guest lectures and seminars, and projects. The University of Exeter is ranked in the top 25 in the world and in the top 10 in the UK for Geography and Environmental Studies2 and you will be taught by experts in the field, staff who are active researchers in sustainability. You will gain insight into the latest research findings plus training in research methods for sustainability. You will develop a thorough grounding in the principles that underlie sustainability and the means by which to implement these in a range of settings across the globe. We cover the outcomes of recent policy making, eg, the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development; specific policy areas such as biodiversity, climate change and forests; and social enterprise and sustainability. In addition, a range of option modules allow you to specialise in key aspects of sustainable development, climate change, risk management, energy policy and the environment.