Study programme
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For an idea about some of the subjects covered in the Global Sustainability Science programme, please watch the video below (in Dutch, with English subtitles) from Doe Maar Duurzaam (Do it Sustainably) featuring teachers from Utrecht 木瓜福利影视.
The Bachelor鈥檚 programme lasts three years. In the first year, you essentially acquire a broad understanding of sustainability, which you then deepen in the two subsequent years. After the first year, you have the option of selecting one of five tracks, depending on your interest.
Here's what you need to know about the study programme:
| Classroom format | The study programme includes lectures in large classes but also activities in smaller groups, such as projects, group assignments and computer practicals. |
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| Workload | In total, you will spend approximately forty hours per week studying. Part of this will be in the classroom, and the rest consists of assignments preparing for lectures and learning for exams. |
| Assessments | The courses you take include several tests. A test can consist of an exam, writing a paper, essay or report, working on a group project or giving a presentation. |
| Electives | In the Global Sustainability Science programme, 25% of your courses are electives. As electives, you can choose courses from another track, or go abroad for a semester. There are many possibilities to customize your study programme to your own preferences. |
| Tracks | In your second year, you'll choose to follow one or more of five tracks to deepen your understanding in a specific sustainability science theme:
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| Support | You'll receive excellent supervision and personal guidance throughout your studies. At the beginning of the programme, you'll be assigned a tutor, a lecturer who serves as your study guide. |
Project Based Courses
Each year students take a course which is based around project work. These courses consist of practical work, collaborating with a team of fellow students to analyse sustainability issues and develop solutions for real world institutions and clients. You will work with NGOs, government agencies, or businesses, providing valuable opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Find out more about project work by clicking on the button below.
Studying abroad
Studying abroad offers significant opportunities for both academic and personal growth. This programme allows you to spend up to six months studying in a foreign country through exchange programmes. Please note that this generally means that you will extend your studies in order to be able to study abroad, as there is not sufficient time to do so within the standard 3 year programme. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 partners with various universities worldwide, allowing you to remain enrolled at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 without paying tuition fees to the host institution. As a Global Sustainability Science student, exchange opportunities include the Chinese 木瓜福利影视 of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Leuphana Universit盲t L眉neburg, among others. These universities offer diverse sustainability courses that complement your programme. Visit the Global Sustainability Science for more information.
Binding Study Advice (BSA)
Just like at all other Dutch universities, Utrecht has a Binding Study Advice (BSA) system. This means that you have to obtain a minimum number of credits in your first year of study to be allowed to continue your studies. At Global Sustainability Science this minimum is 45 credits (of the total of 60 credits to be obtained). If you do not achieve this, you must discontinue your studies. The study advisor or tutor will help you find a study that suits you better.