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Sustainable development is an academic discipline that focuses on the understanding of how the world can meet its current needs, whilst still ensuring that future generations will also be able to meet their own needs, and will have access to everything they need. As a student of sustainable development, you will be interested in making sure that the resources we currently use to keep society moving forward are treated with respect, and we find ways to use them wisely and sustainably.
During a Sustainable Development degree, you will cover a range of topics. These could include:
Sweden is a country that can offer many exciting opportunities for study, work and leisure. Around 30,000 international students choose to study in Sweden each year, and this number is increasing as global travel becomes more accessible. Many of Sweden's universities are ranked in the QS World University rankings, and they place emphasis on ensuring their students are encouraged to participate in group work and critical thinking. This means that as a graduate of a Swedish university, you will be ready to enter into your chosen profession.
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