BA Global Studies with Sustainability

The BA Global Studies with Sustainability course at the University of Essex is a versatile program that provides an understanding of the key issues of our time such as inequality, migration, identity and sustainability. This course offers an interdisciplinary insight into both the political and economic dimensions of global studies and merges it with a valuable perspective on sustainability. Course Content: The program covers core concepts and theories of global studies and sustainability, while encouraging students to engage with a range of perspectives such as politics, economics, and sociology. It promotes critical thinking, contextual understanding, and hands-on experience through lectures, seminars, tutorials, work placements, study abroad opportunities and independent studies. Key Modules: The course modules take a broad view of global studies while honing in on sustainability. Modules cover areas such as Globalisation, Development and Sustainability, Global Studies, Green Criminology and Critical Approaches to International Relations. Students can also choose optional modules to suit their personal interests. Future Careers: Graduates of the BA Global Studies with Sustainability course can find opportunities in a range of sectors including government and policy-making, non-governmental organisations, international agencies, the media, and also in the academic world. They will be equipped with generally-applicable skills such as research and analysis, effective communication and presentation, and organisational and management capabilities. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.