Year One
Economic Principles of Global Sustainable Development
Why and how can economics address issues of global sustainable development? In this module you will learn about the relationship between economic activity social inclusion and environmental sustainability and critically analyse the economic theories that underpin sustainable development policy interventions and how those theories impact upon policy design
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Environmental Principles of Global Sustainable Development
This module focuses on the natural science of the world’s most pressing environmental issues We will cover well-known topics like climate change and biodiversity loss and less prominent problems like biochemical flows You will evaluate existing governance and management efforts and develop innovative responses of your own You will learn how to write a policy briefing and create a policy briefing paper and policy pitch aimed at a specific decision-making audience
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Social Principles of Global Sustainable Development
This module examines concepts that enable you to analyse and interpret social and political issues related to global sustainable development You will learn to understand and evaluate pressing social and political dimensions of sustainability at national and international levels
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Global Sustainable Development Project
This is an exciting innovative and practical module It is designed to give you research and analysis skills and to enable you to apply the theories from your other first-year core modules You will learn how to research sustainability by designing and developing a group project on the topic of sustainable transport under the guidance of an academic supervisor Staff from across the GSD Department with expertise in transport policy as well as research methods teach this module
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Economics 1
You'll develop an understanding of fundamental and intermediate concepts in micro- and macroeconomic analysis equipping you with a range of appropriate analytical skills including descriptive graphical and mathematical methods This will develop your ability to analyse economic trends institutions and policies and the capacity to apply analytical techniques to real-world problems
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Statistical Techniques A
This module will provide you with an introduction to statistical ideas in economic and social studies probability theory and techniques of statistical inference By the end of the module you'll be able to demonstrate an awareness of statistical ideas and a foundation in statistics
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Statistical Techniques B
This module will provide you with the requisite quantitative background for a thorough and rigorous study of economic analysis econometric methods and applied economics subjects acting as a secure foundation for your further study on the course You'll develop knowledge of statistical methods and statistical modelling and generate an awareness of data and of data handling
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Year Two
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Health and Sustainable Development
Viable and equitable solutions in health and sustainable development require interdisciplinary and critical thinking The first part of the module will introduce you to fundamental concepts of global health governance and health systems and acquaint you with key global health priorities like drug resistance and mental health from the perspective of global sustainable development The second part of the module will focus on issues that relate to policies and behavioural change and are also applicable beyond health for example in areas like education or technology transfer
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Security Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System
Goal 2 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to end hunger end all forms of malnutrition and ensure sustainable food production systems However the world population will likely increase to nearly 10 billion people by 2050 After decades of positive change the incidence of malnourishment is again on the rise global stocks of key food are contracting and it is currently more expensive to buy food than for most of our planet’s modern history
This module addresses these significant challenges by encouraging students to adopt a 'food systems approach' in responding to the imperative agendas of food security sovereignty and sustainability The module is taught in collaboration with researchers from across various disciplines at Warwick especially those involved in the University's Global Research Priority on Food
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Inequalities and Sustainable Development Inclusion and Dignity for All
This module focuses on how inequalities shape our societies economies environments and politics Starting with the question ‘Does inequality matter?’ you will critically reflect on the United Nations' decision to integrate inequalities into the Sustainable Development Agenda You will then explore six different dimensions of inequalities (work politics environmental justice societal discrimination automation and globalisation empowerment) and gain an understanding of the complexities of these problems Finally you will appreciate the challenges faced by today’s policy makers who aim to address issues of inequalities while taking into consideration all three pillars of sustainable development
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Economics 2
You'll develop deeper understanding of some of the key economic concepts but will also be introduced to new concepts in both micro- and macroeconomic analysis These include material drawn from general equilibrium welfare economics game theory risk and uncertainty within microeconomics and three equation macro model open economy macroeconomics and the labour market within macroeconomics It will introduce you to the analysis of public policy issues such as market failure insurance monetary unions and fiscal policy and will give you a range of tools to analyse economic problems Your analysis will be underpinned by a rigorous theoretical understanding acquired on the course
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Applied Econometrics
You'll learn important skills of both academic and vocational value an essential part of the intellectual training of an economist and social scientist and also useful for your future career These skills include awareness of the empirical approach to economics and social science; reviewing and extending fundamental statistical concepts; methods of data collection and analysis; regression analysis its extensions and applications; use of statistical packages such as STATA You will then be able to apply this knowledge to a research project of your own
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Econometrics 1
You'll be equipped with important skills of both academic and vocational value being an essential part of the intellectual training of an economist and also useful for your future career This includes an awareness of the empirical approach to economics; experience in analysis and use of empirical data; understanding the nature of uncertainty and methods of dealing with it; and using econometric software packages as tools of quantitative and statistical analysis With the required necessary skills and knowledge to critically appraise work in applied economics you'll have a good grasp of the dangers pitfalls and problems encountered in applied modelling You will then be able to apply this knowledge to a research project of your own
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Final Year
GSD Dissertation Long Project
In this module you will bring together all of your learning and experiences on the course – the theoretical concepts and principles and your practical know-how – in order to address a specific sustainable development problem of your own choosing This will be a problem that concerns you most and which you would like to tackle
You will be supported by an academic supervisor to devise a suitable project and to undertake research to explore the issue taking a transdisciplinary approach to your investigation in order to produce an original research output This may be a concept paper a practical project a film production a long essay an advocacy campaignuse your creativity!
You will design a strategy for disseminating your findings (for example at a conference presentation via online publication or an article in a journal or at a public meeting that you have arranged) This provides you with an opportunity to have your voice heard in a forum where it matters and could have lasting impact
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Development Economics (Macroeconomics)
This module introduces the problems and features of developing economies It is based on the modern analytical quantitative approach adopted by the main international development institutions with an emphasis on the most recent advances in the field You'll gain an understanding of the macroeconomic aspects of developing countries like growth inequalities poverty international trade
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Development Economics (Microeconomics)
This module examines the key microeconomic issues facing developing economies such as malnutrition and disease lack of education gender inequality or reduced access to credit and insurance You'll learn how to use empirical evidence and economic reasoning to discuss the policies aimed at addressing these issues
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Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from to Example optional modules may include
GSD
Managing Natural Resources
The Energy Trilemma
Human Rights and Social Justice in Latin America and the Caribbean
Challenges of Climate Change
Realising Sustainable Development
Surviving the Apocalypse
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Economics
Macroeconomic Policy in the EU
International Trade
The International Economy in the Twentieth Century
Topics in Development Economics
Behavioural Economics Theory and Applications
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