Sustainability and Climate Justice (Q3911E)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

Sustainability seems to be everywhere: sustainable products, sustainable businesses, sustainable cities. Yet the concept also has critics. Is sustainability too vague? Does it really serve the needs of climate justice?

In this module, you’ll delve into the big sustainability controversies, such as climate reparations, degrowth, post-development, and rights of nature.

By using an exciting interdisciplinary approach, rooted in the arts and humanities, you’ll:

• use climate psychology and ecocriticism for insights into eco-anxiety and environmental activism
• bridge gaps between popular perceptions of climate change and the latest scientific evidence
• explore how art, culture, history, and games can contribute to creating just climate futures.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.