Culture, Environment and Social Change (Hons) University of Westminster

Overview

On this Culture, Environment and Social Change (Hons) programme from University of Westminster , you’ll examine how the historical forces of colonialism and capitalism have laid the foundations for contemporary environmental and social crises, learn how to critically analyse the ways humans understand, experience and impact the natural world and gain a clear understanding of how cultural media and institutions have shaped the evolving relationships between societies and environments in the Global North and South.

The core modules have been designed to introduce you to key ideas and theories in environmental humanities and social justice. These are combined with a broad range of option modules, enabling you to tailor your degree to your individual interests.

The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Key facts

• You can develop a specialism in Language and Communication, Law, or Politics. You can also select a range of optional modules from English Literature, Creative Writing, Sociology, and History, allowing you to experience different methodological perspectives on contemporary environmental and social issues.

• Ultimately, this course aims to develop environmentally and socially conscious global citizens who want to make a difference in the world. 

• All through the course and upon graduating, you’ll be empowered to advocate for social change and prepared for a career in a wide spectrum of areas, including policymaking, campaigning, education, government, the arts and industry.

Careers

• As a student in the School of Humanities, you’ll have opportunities to gain certification in employability-related skills. 

• This course has been designed with a strong focus on career prospects, with employability skills woven throughout the core modules and tutorial sessions. 

• Innovative modules will require you to organise and present at your own conference and produce digital resources, including campaigns, podcasts or videos.