Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng] [Civil Engineering] From University of the West of Scotland

This interdisciplinary course focuses on policies and politics of transformations to sustainability. It helps you translate theories of socioecological change and technological innovation into effective policies and practices for sustainable development.

These skills are urgently required in international development agencies, non-governmental organisations, government ministries and firms in the Global South and North.

Why choose this course?

• 1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018).
• Get a unique perspective on how policy issues impact on sustainable development, and gain the skills to address them.

• Benefit from the expertise of SPRU Ð Science Policy Research Unit, the largest academic body in the world studying science, technology and innovation.

Careers

Our graduates have gone into careers in business and consultancy organisations, government ministries, NGOs, international organisations such as the UN, think-tanks, social enterprises and other not-for-profits.Others have gone on to study for PhDs or careers in academia.Recent graduates have gained employment in:

• international organisations (OECD, EBRD, ECLAC, UNHCR Innovation)
• government departments (DFID)
• local authorities (Brighton & Hove Council sustainability team)
• NGOs (Greenpeace, Green Jobs Alliance).