Undergraduate degrees in Global Sustainable Development
One of the best UK universities for Global Sustainable Development
Our Global Sustainable Development degree began welcoming students in 2016. It was the first programme of its kind to be established within the UK, and has continued to be a market leader for Global Sustainable Development studies ever since.
Our innovative undergraduate programmes challenge you to think critically about the pressing questions of our time and to consider practical solutions to these problems.
You can choose to study either our single honours Global Sustainable Development degree or select from our range of joint honours programmes, which combine the study of GSD with a more traditional academic discipline.
93.3%
For overall satisfaction for our single honours Global Sustainable Development course in the National Student Survey 2022
Our Global Sustainable Development degrees
Our Single Honours
Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
On this flexible degree you will explore how we can work and live in a way that safeguards environmental, social, and economic wellbeing, both in the present and for future generations.
We will challenge you to become an active participant in your own learning and help you to develop professional skills throughout your degree.
You can enhance your skills and studies through optional work placements, study abroad, and certificates.
Our Joint Honours
- Global Sustainable Development and Business Studies (BASc)
- Design and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Economic Studies and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Education Studies and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Hispanic Studies and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- History and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Psychology and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Sociology and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
- Theatre and Performance Studies and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
Global Sustainable Development modules
Aside from our core modules, we offer a range of optional modules to help further tailor your degree to your personal passions, interests and career goals.
Study abroad
Make your university experience a truly global one by studying abroad. Whether you choose to spend Terms 2 and 3 of your second year studying at one of our Department's partner institutions or having an intercalated year at one of Warwick's many partner institutions across the globe, studying abroad will help enhance your learning whilst building your skills and confidence.
Life as a GSD student
There are many societies and initiatives you can get involved in at Warwick, including our Warwick Global Sustainable Development Society for a range of social and academic events. We also have GLOBUS - an online magazine created and run by GSD students.
Careers and professional development
Our degrees have been designed to develop the core skills that employers seek in graduates. You'll have the opportunity to complete unique professional development certificates and engage in different work placements.