A welcome to your course from Alex Mejia, Director, Division for People and Social Inclusion Head, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
UNITAR provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.
Introducing you to the concepts and thinking behind the idea of sustainability, the BSc (Hons) Global Sustainable Development programme starts by exploring key thinkers and issues in engaging the global community with the notion of sustainable development. At the same time, we introduce you to important ways to investigate, interrogate and analyse new research in sustainable development, and familiarise you with the expectations of higher education.
We then focus upon the connections between the classic ‘three pillars’ of sustainability; society, economy and the environment. It is these connections that present the greatest challenges and opportunities to forge a sustainable world.
The course aims to:
This distance learning programme has been jointly developed and implemented with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). On successful completion of the programme and in addition to a degree certificate, graduates will be awarded a UNITAR certificate of completion.
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The BSc (Hons) Global Sustainable Development (Top-Up) programme is designed for individuals aiming to advance their careers in sustainable development, regardless of whether they come from an academic background, have relevant work experience, or possess a combination of both. Whether you are new to higher education, have studied in a different field, or bring practical experience in sustainability without a formal qualification, this programme provides a pathway to achieve your goals.
Our admissions process evaluates your readiness to study and, if successful, allows you to enter directly into the final year of a traditional degree programme—hence the name ‘Top-Up.’
Applicants must meet one of the below criteria:
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Applications for this programme can be made up of the following:
Further information about the Admissions Process can be found in our Admissions Statement here.
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