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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Global Sustainable Development
University of Sheffield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Global Sustainable Development course at University of Sheffield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L800
Here's what University of Sheffield says about its Global Sustainable Development course.
Take an interdisciplinary focus on international development, examining global issues through the lens of social justice and sustainability. You will benefit from innovative practice-based learning, and develop your professional skills in research, ethics, policy analysis and stakeholder management.
Learn to see emerging global issues through the lens of social justice and environmental sustainability – and apply strategies to make real change happen.
In global sustainable development, we show you how to become a globally competent citizen who can make a positive difference to the world around you.
Your tutors are experts in international development and the social sciences who bring an interdisciplinary perspective to their teaching. Together, you’ll add to our understanding of the world’s most complex and challenging problems – from climate change to poverty, from inequalities to security.
Our approach to learning and skills development means you'll be fully prepared for employment in the public, private or third sector.
Why study this course?
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Practice-oriented learning - hands-on and problem-based learning, through team projects, policy analysis, professional skills building and fieldwork experiences.
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We cover field trip costs - to ensure everyone has the chance to carry out fieldwork, all costs for the core residential field classes are met by the department. This includes the costs of travel, accommodation and food during your residential stay.
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Top 10 for geography and environmental science (This includes global sustainable development). - Complete University Guide 2026
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Top 10 for geography (This includes global sustainable development). - Guardian University Guide 2026
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Student life - get involved in GeogSoc and become part of one of the biggest societies at the University of Sheffield. Over 400 members enjoy socials, spending time in the Peak District, career and academic support, volunteering, sports and more.
Source: University of Sheffield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Geography and Planning
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International development
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Sheffield students who took the Global Sustainable Development course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
90%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sheffield. These students are taking Global Sustainable Development or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sheffield graduates who took Global Sustainable Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sheffield graduates who took Global Sustainable Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Global Sustainable Development.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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