Economics and Sustainable Development (with professional placement year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

**Why choose this course at Sussex?*** Gain economic and environmental expertise to lead the global transition towards sustainability in your future career, alongside a placement year.* Global demand for sustainability and climate analysts is growing rapidly, with employers demanding quantitative, economic and policy skills.* Study at the intersection of economics, geography and environmental science, and gain a multidisciplinary perspective on sustainable development.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.**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.

Economics