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MSc/PgDip/Short Course
Education for Sustainability

Location
Distance Learning modes, or campus-based (Southwark) full-time self-supported study mode

Duration
Between 1 and 5 years, depending on mode of study

Mode of study
Part-time distance learning studying 4 units per year or 2 units per year or full-time self-supported study

Start date
September Number of places 55

Simple timetable info
Monthly Saturday day schools for full-time self-supported study mode, which are open to part-time students as well

How to apply
Online through the programme website www.lsbu.ac.uk/efs

Course contacts
Ros Wade
wader@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 5801

Course units

– Introduction to Environmental and Development Education

– Processes and Management of Change: With a Focus on the Formal Sector

– Values and Participation: With a Focus on Adult, Youth and Community Education

– Local and Global: With a Focus on NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) Education

– Theories and Perspectives on Environment and Development

– Science and Culture in Education for Sustainability

– Education for Sustainability

– Researching Education for Sustainability

– Dissertation (MSc only)


Course description

This programme was originally developed in collaboration with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The programme draws on the expertise of environmental and development NGOs as well as the academic and educational communities.

It deals with the theory and practice of Education for Sustainability (EFS) and enables you to explore and expand the role that EFS can play in educational, social, political and economic change. It has been recognised internationally for its contribution to the field of EFS.

All units may be studied either fulltime, through self-supported study at the University, part-time, by distance learning, or by a mixture of both. The distance learning/part-time mode is particularly suitable for students who are working or who find it difficult to attend a traditional course. Many students start with the short course and then decide to continue for a further award. All units make use of case studies and readings from a range of global regions and are designed to be applicable to any type of educational or country context.

All assessment is through written coursework. For example, essay writing, report writing, programme design or research studies.


Career opportunities

Employers have found that the programme has enabled students to develop and enhance work practices in light of current theories and debates. This has led to a number of organisations sponsoring their staff to do the programme.