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Sustainable development is key to helping future generations flourish. Despite global efforts, our uncertain world can make this feel difficult to achieve. Is it possible to balance development with ecological preservation? And how can we ensure we meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
More than ever, we need innovative strategies and effective resource management. We need people who understand interconnected challenges to generate long-term prosperity. On this course, you’ll develop the skills to address sustainability issues by examining the complex dynamics of environmental change, human wellbeing and economic growth.
Integrating economics, geography and international development, you'll gain a multidisciplinary perspective on sustainable development. You’ll learn from academics with teaching and research excellence in economics, climate change, sustainability, development, quantitative methods and applied policy analysis.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
analyse environmental and climate processes
gain a comprehensive understanding of core economic fields
develop strong quantitative skills
learn to design policies for development issues, including economic stability, food security, global health, migration, displacement and the climate crisis.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a wide range of career opportunities. This could include:
economic consultancy, policy or data science
positions within public-sector agencies, research institutions and think tanks
opportunities linked to the growing green economy.
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:
find an employer
draft an application
prepare for interviews.
Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Sustainable development is key to helping future generations flourish. Despite global efforts, our uncertain world can make this feel difficult to achieve. Is it possible to balance development with ecological preservation? And how can we ensure we meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
More than ever, we need innovative strategies and effective resource management. We need people who understand interconnected challenges to generate long-term prosperity. On this course, you’ll develop the skills to address sustainability issues by examining the complex dynamics of environmental change, human wellbeing and economic growth.
Integrating economics, geography and international development, you'll gain a multidisciplinary perspective on sustainable development. You’ll learn from academics with teaching and research excellence in economics, climate change, sustainability, development, quantitative methods and applied policy analysis.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
analyse environmental and climate processes
gain a comprehensive understanding of core economic fields
develop strong quantitative skills
learn to design policies for development issues, including economic stability, food security, global health, migration, displacement and the climate crisis.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a wide range of career opportunities. This could include:
economic consultancy, policy or data science
positions within public-sector agencies, research institutions and think tanks
opportunities linked to the growing green economy.
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:
find an employer
draft an application
prepare for interviews.
Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.
Admission Requirements
32+
6+
26+
1300+
80+
59+
169+
4 Years
Sep-2026
Scholarships
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Economics and Sustainable Development (with a professional placement year) BSc (Hons)
University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
48 monthsProgramme duration
Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
More than ever, we need innovative strategies and effective resource management. We need people who understand interconnected challenges to generate long-term prosperity. On this course, you’ll develop the skills to address sustainability issues by examining the complex dynamics of environmental change, human wellbeing and economic growth.
Integrating economics, geography and international development, you'll gain a multidisciplinary perspective on sustainable development. You’ll learn from academics with teaching and research excellence in economics, climate change, sustainability, development, quantitative methods and applied policy analysis.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a wide range of career opportunities. This could include:
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:
Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
More than ever, we need innovative strategies and effective resource management. We need people who understand interconnected challenges to generate long-term prosperity. On this course, you’ll develop the skills to address sustainability issues by examining the complex dynamics of environmental change, human wellbeing and economic growth.
Integrating economics, geography and international development, you'll gain a multidisciplinary perspective on sustainable development. You’ll learn from academics with teaching and research excellence in economics, climate change, sustainability, development, quantitative methods and applied policy analysis.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a wide range of career opportunities. This could include:
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. This can be a fantastic opportunity to gain real-life insight into industry as well as skills valued by employers. You’ll be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can help you:
Don’t worry if you’re not successful, you’ll simply transfer to a non-placement version of your course.
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
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