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Explore our Global Sustainable Development degree at Warwick

Warwick's innovative Global Sustainable Development degree challenges you to think critically about important themes such as the environment and sustainable business, and to consider practical solutions. Study with us and prepare to make a real difference in the world.

General entry requirements

A levels

A level typical offer

AAA.

A level additional information

You will also need grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or equivalent.

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is AAB. See if you're eligible.

IB

IB typical offer

36

IB additional information

You will also need grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or equivalent.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34. See if you're eligible.

Other UK qualifications

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside one or two A levels.

Scotland Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers and AAB in three additional Highers subjects.

Welsh Baccalaureate

AAB in three subjects at A level plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.

Additional information

You will also need grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or equivalent.

International qualifications

China:

The University of Warwick is a popular destination for applicants from China when choosing to study overseas. We welcome applications for our International Foundation and Undergraduate courses.

High School qualification is not considered for entry. We would require completion of an approved international foundation programme, such as the Warwick International Foundation Programme. Applicants to our Undergraduate courses who have completed the first year of a bachelors degree in China with excellent grades and a strong performance in the Gao Kao exam (Tier 1 score (一本)), may be eligible for direct entry into year 1 of an undergraduate degree at Warwick. Alternatively IB, A Levels, or other European or North American systems will be considered. Please see Entry Requirements for further information.

High-calibre students from across China applying via CEIS (the China Excellence Identification Scheme) are very welcome to apply to Warwick. If you have any questions, please contact us.

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our East Asia Team are here to help. Contact them at eastasia@warwick.ac.uk 

See our China (Mainland) Country Information page for further guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

Hong Kong:

We welcome applications for our Undergraduate courses from applicants from Hong Kong.

We would typically require the HKDSE for consideration for undergraduate entry

Typical A-Level Requirement  Typical Equivalence for HKDSE  
A*A*A  Level 5*, 5*, 5 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development.  
A*AA  Level 5*, 5, 5 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development.  
AAA  Level 5, 5, 5 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development.  
AAB and ABB  Level 5, 5, 4 in three elective subjects [OR two elective subjects and Extended Mathematics for courses requiring Mathematics A Level], and 3, 3 in two further subjects except Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development.  

Note: We do not typically consider applications from those studying two elective subjects. Any application would be considered on a case-by-case basis, and applicants are encouraged to contact admissions prior to applying.

For courses requiring Mathematics A level

Three elective subjects must include Mathematics Extended component (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus). Typical requirements as follows:

Department/Course  Typical Requirement  
Department of Computer Science (G400, G403, GN42, G406, G408)  5 in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Discrete Mathematics (G190 & G4G3)  5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Economics (L100)  5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Engineering (BEng courses)  5 in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Engineering (MEng courses)  5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Warwick Mathematics Institute (G100 and G103)  5* in M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Department of Physics (F300, F303, F3F5, F3FA, FN31)  5 in M2 Algebra & Calculus  
Mathematics & Physics (GF13 & FG31)  5* in M2 Algebra & Calculus  
Department of Statistics (GG13, GGC3, GLN0, G0L0, 7G73, G304)  5* in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  
Warwick Business School Accounting and Finance (NN34 and N40Y)  5 in either M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus  

For courses requiring Mathematics GCSE

A grade in Core Mathematics may be specified for courses that require a particular grade in GCSE Mathematics.

GCSE Grade Requirement  Core Mathematics Requirement  
8/A*  5*  
7 or 6/A or B  5  
4/C  3  

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our East Asia Team are here to help. Contact them at eastasia@warwick.ac.uk 

Please see our Hong Kong Country Information page for further guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

English Language requirements

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band C (Band C: 7.0 including minimum 6.5 in each component)

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Course overview

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.

Global Sustainable Development (GSD) students are broad-minded, adaptable, and aspiring global citizens with social consciences.

By studying GSD, you will take a transdisciplinary approach and confront issues from a diverse range of perspectives. You will also need to think creatively and embrace new opinions from your peers across the world.

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 Global Sustainable Development courses are fully accredited with the Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment.

This means that upon graduation from the courses, our students receive a professionally recognised level of knowledge, skills and tools for working in sustainability practice.

Study abroad

Although it is not compulsory, we encourage you to study abroad during your degree.

Option 1: Part of your second year abroad

Spend part of your second year at Monash University in Australia or Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Spain. You will learn to appreciate different concerns and priorities for sustainable development, including different approaches to tackling global issues.

Your academic achievements abroad will count towards your degree awarded by Warwick.

Find out more about studying abroad for part of your second year.

Option 2: Year abroad

You may choose to apply for an intercalated year spent either studying abroad or on a work placement (subject to you meeting departmental academic requirements). This will mean extending your course to four years.

Warwick has partnerships with universities across the world. You will spend your first and second years at Warwick, studying abroad in your third year before returning for final year.

Your year abroad will not count towards your overall final mark, giving you the freedom to choose modules outside of your comfort zone.

Learn more about spending a year abroad.

Core modules

In the first year, core modules will provide a critical understanding of the ‘three pillars of sustainable development’:

Economic Principles of Global Sustainable Development
Environmental Principles of Global Sustainable Development
Social Principles of Global Sustainable Development

You will also study the core Global Sustainable Development Project module, giving you the chance to see how the principles of GSD apply to a real case affecting a local community. Your remaining workload will consist of approved optional modules with a GSD focus, with at least 50% from within the School for Cross-faculty Studies and the remaining 50% from within or outside the School for Cross-faculty Studies.

The second year will consist of 50% optional core modules and 50% optional modules. You will have the opportunity to engage with a key issue in sustainability, studying two of the following optional core modules:

Health and Sustainable Development
Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System
Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All

You will also choose optional modules with a GSD focus from within or outside the School for Cross-faculty Studies.

You may choose to study abroad for part of your second year at either Monash University or Universitat Pompeu Fabra. During Term One at Warwick you will study 50% of the workload outlined above. In terms two and three at either Monash University or Universitat Pompeu Fabra, you will study modules with an approved sustainability focus. These modules will be pre-approved by the GSD Department and will be subject to the approval of your Warwick personal tutor.

In the final year you will take the core Dissertation module. You will also study optional modules from within the GSD Department and optional modules with a GSD focus from within or outside the School for Cross-faculty Studies.

Year One

Economic Principles of Global Sustainable Development

Why and how can economics address issues of global sustainable development? In this module, you will learn about the relationship between economic activity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and critically analyse the economic theories that underpin sustainable development policy interventions and how those theories impact upon policy design.

Read more about the Economic Principles of Global Sustainable Development moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).

Environmental Principles of Global Sustainable Development

This module focuses on the natural science of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. We will cover well-known topics like climate change and biodiversity loss and less prominent problems like biochemical flows. You will evaluate existing governance and management efforts and develop innovative responses of your own. You will learn how to write a policy briefing and create a policy briefing paper and policy pitch, aimed at a specific decision-making audience.

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Social Principles of Global Sustainable Development

This module examines concepts that enable you to analyse and interpret social and political issues related to global sustainable development. You will learn to understand and evaluate pressing social and political dimensions of sustainability at national and international levels.

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Global Sustainable Development Project

This is an exciting, innovative, and practical module. It is designed to give you research and analysis skills and to enable you to apply the theories from your other first-year core modules. You will learn how to research sustainability by designing and developing a group project on the topic of sustainable transport, under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Staff from across the GSD Department with expertise in transport policy as well as research methods teach this module.

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Year Two

A choice of two modules from:

Health and Sustainable Development

Viable and equitable solutions in health and sustainable development require interdisciplinary and critical thinking. The first part of the module will introduce you to fundamental concepts of global health governance and health systems, whilst acquainting you with key global health priorities like drug resistance and mental health from the perspective of global sustainable development. The second part of the module will focus on issues that relate to policies and behavioural change, and are also applicable beyond health, for example in areas like education or technology transfer.

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Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System

Goal 2 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to end hunger, end all forms of malnutrition, and ensure sustainable food production systems. However, the world population will likely increase to nearly 10 billion people by 2050. After decades of positive change, the incidence of malnourishment is again on the rise, global stocks of key food are contracting, and it is currently more expensive to buy food than for most of our planet’s modern history.

This module addresses these significant challenges by encouraging students to adopt a 'food systems approach' in responding to the imperative agendas of food security, sovereignty and sustainability. The module is taught in collaboration with researchers from across various disciplines at Warwick, especially those involved in the University's Global Research Priority on Food.

Read more about the Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).

Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All

This module focuses on how inequalities shape our societies, economies, environments and politics. Starting with the question ‘Does inequality matter?’, you will critically reflect on the United Nations' decision to integrate inequalities into the Sustainable Development Agenda. You will then explore six different dimensions of inequalities (work, politics, environmental justice, societal discrimination, automation and globalisation, empowerment) and gain an understanding of the complexities of these problems. Finally, you will appreciate the challenges faced by today’s policy makers who aim to address issues of inequalities while taking into consideration all three pillars of sustainable development.

Read more about the Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).