Sociology and Global Sustainable Development University of Warwick

Overview

Sociology – the study of humans in society – is at the heart of the roadmap towards a sustainable future. Each of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has a sociological aspect, and understanding the social implications of world trade, economic growth, and climate change has never been more critical. Since the birth of the neoliberal era, major global transformations have redefined societies across the world. 

Sociologists are now focusing on why the current organisation of society might itself be unsustainable, researching innovative solutions to develop social-environmental relationships that are less environmentally harmful. 

On this Sociology and Global Sustainable Development (BASc) course at the University of Warwick, you’ll combine sociological concepts, including race, identity, ethnicity, and gender, and apply these to global issues such as wealth inequality, elite power, and food security. Our interdisciplinary approach also gives freedom to research the topics that most interest you.

You’ll need to be ready to think creatively and embrace new opinions, and you’ll develop your skill set by completing professional skills certificates. There is also the opportunity to spend part of your second year studying abroad at our partner institution in Melbourne Australia – home to the world-leading Monash Sustainability Institute.

Careers

As a GSD graduate, you have a wide range of career pathways that are available to you. This is demonstrated by the variety of work placements that our students have completed with employers from different sectors.

Our students have been successful in securing work placements with employers from the private, public, and third sectors. This includes:

• Research Institutions

• Governmental Bodies

• Non-Governmental Organisations

• Intelligence Agencies

• Housing

• Environmental Consultancies