Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• demonstrate a critical understanding of the links between key concepts of economic and social development, environmental sustainability and social justice
• discuss the national and international policy context of environmental sustainability in general and climate change in particular
• explore the implications for society and social & climate justice of key environmental issues such as climate change, food sovereignty, degraded ecosystems, flooding, drought and the carbon economy
• demonstrate insight into the relationship between environmental sustainability and social justice with reference to relevant case studies nationally and internationally

• 12 X 2 hour lectures

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	101
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Essays, assignments, journals and other written assessments, individual and group presentations, projects, quizzes and multiple choice assignments etc.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		50%
University scheduled written examination	On-campus	50%	90 minutes
Other		0%
Total		100%	90 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes, On-campus

Readings will be provided by lecturers.

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