Global sustainable development

Congratulations on your offer to study global sustainable development with us. We hope you are feeling inspired after your open day visit.

About the course

Our approach to global sustainable development entails a focus on contemporary global issues linked with climate change, inequalities and social exclusion.

Meet our students

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Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Eve Stanislawski Project Administrator, Overseas Development Institute, BA Geography

Eve got her job in the international development sector after studying BA Geography and volunteering for a development charity.
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The community of people who come to Sheffield to study and never leave speaks volumes about the place

Richard Beaumont BSc student, Environmental Science

Richard discusses why he chose to study environmental science at Sheffield and offers tips to prospective students.

We're here to help

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Tech in action in USP

Technology enhanced learning

Our Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team supports students with a range of digital education issues and topics.

Supporting your digital accessibility and education needs

Graduate career support

Support

Access the support you need during your studies at the University of Sheffield.

Support for students

Get to know us

Explore our campus

Join students Sam and Rachel as they give you a tour around our fantastic campus.

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Collaborate, critique, transform

We aim to transform our communities, world and ourselves, with research that tackles global development challenges. We work with partners across the globe seeking global justice and sustainability.

Institute for Global Sustainable Development

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