5B068E - The Green Economy and Sustainable Development 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B068E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Green Economy and Sustainable Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sustainable Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Angela Morris | ||
| Module Team: | Thomas Lambourne | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100408 - environmental geography | 100469 - environmental management | 100471 - social sciences |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 40 | 40 | 20 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2032 |
Module Aims
To critically evaluate the principles and practices of circularity in contrast to the traditional linear economy operations.
To assess the application and relevance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across different sectors and scales through interdisciplinary projects that reflect real-world challenges.
To appraise the role of corporate social responsibility and behavioural change in achieving sustainability goals, with a focus on ethical considerations and measurable environmental impacts such as carbon reduction.
Content Summary
The module examines the concept of a circular economy and the rationale for adoption. An appreciation of the climate drivers and global need for more ethical and sustainable practices is embedded, while analysis of corporate social responsibility explores the challenges faced by business in improving their sustainability metrics. The human perspective of how we manage and drive behavioural change feeds into an analysis of carbon usage and the development of a carbon footprint. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are explored as a theme throughout the module, with an emphasis on how they can be applied at a range of scales from global to local.
On successful completion of the module, students will apply for Carbon Literacy certification from the Carbon Literacy Trust.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Active/Simulation based | 6 |
| Formative Assessment | 6 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 60 |
| Independent Study | 126 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To be able to apply the UN Sustainable Development Goals to a Corporate Sustainability Strategy |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of circular economy and carbon reduction strategies in real-world scenarios |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study | Group written work asynchronous | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report | Individual and Group Report (Pledge) | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Report | ✘ | ✔ | |