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SUST10010
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Introduction to Sustainability

GeographyProfessor Gerald Mills5 creditsAutumn

This module introduces the principles of sustainability and its measurement, and provides a broad overview of the major sustainability challenges in water, climate, energy, food and pollution. As part of the module students define sustainability and how it is measured using the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students also investigate how sustainable development can be promoted at local, regional and national level across different economic sectors (e.g. agriculture, energy generation, urban growth, industry).

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Anonymous Student

May 8, 2026

Workload 4·Difficulty 3·Teaching 5·Fairness 5·Interest 5

A perfect introduction to the BSc Sustainability course that introduces concepts you will most likely not be familiar with at this point. You are given a lot of freedom for the topic of your final essay, and the final exam is very doable if you pay attention during lectures.