Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development - BA (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop your expertise and understanding of the tools used in the private sector, preparing for a range of green careers.*** **Benefit from Sussex’s interactive and solutions-focused approach, with field trip opportunities, local rewilding projects and our campus Forest Food Garden.*** **Gain confidence in questioning areas of politics, human rights and social equity to take action on climate change, rather than just study it.**Climate change affects every aspect of our everyday lives. From our homes to our health, rising temperatures and extreme weather are having a devastating impact across the globe.This course is designed for students who are concerned about the impacts of climate change and how we respond to it, but are more drawn to questions of politics, activism and human rights than natural science.Climate justice focuses on the social equity, historical responsibility and economic transformations involved in climate change. It is of critical importance to policymakers, NGOs, activists and corporations alike.The course draws on Sussex’s world-leading expertise in development, sustainability and social justice. By studying at Sussex, you’ll:* learn about the colonial roots of environmental justice conflicts* explore the proposed responses to the climate crisis* work with other students who are passionate about understanding climate change, to discuss, design and propose approaches to address it* explore creative approaches to communicating climate change, such as podcasting, blogging and campaign design* be inspired by meeting diverse organisations and changemakers from beyond the university who are involved in climate change action.Our BA is interactive and solutions-focused. You’ll learn both inside and outside of the classroom. You’ll have field trip opportunities, visit local rewilding projects and attend lessons in our campus Forest Food Garden.Studying this course will allow you to take action around climate change, rather than just study it, and you’ll graduate ready to change the world.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

International Development