Environment and Development

The world faces serious and rapidly evolving environmental challenges on a number of fronts and at many levels. Simultaneously, the development of an economically fairer and socio-politically more just world remain paramount. This programme provides analytically rigorous, stimulating and balanced perspectives of the inter-relations between environment and development at the global, regional, national and local levels. Learn to critically examine how these challenges have been interpreted and are being addressed by academics, international agencies, government-level policy-makers, nongovernment development actors and of course, 'ordinary' people around the world. This master's programme examines the policy challenges in promoting healthy environments in the developing world; provides an analytically rigorous but broadly-based understanding of the inter-relations between environment and development at global, national and local levels; is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in environmental policy and planning in international government and non-governmental organisations, academia and journalism. Careers Our programmes are excellent preparation for careers in international and rural development, agricultural economics, and marketing within the food chain and policy. 96% of our graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating. Engagement with a wide variety of visiting speakers and field trips provides many opportunities for networking. Competitive internships and placements, and research dissertations are an opportunity to showcase your skills, undertake overseas field research or link with organisations in the development sector. Modules

• Global environmental change, justice and development

• Theories and practices of development

• Ecosystem services

• Addressing poverty and inequality through social policy

• Energy, climate change and development

Students from around the world arrive in Reading to study and one of the best places to start is the Student Helpdesk. There are also facilities to help with information about immigration and visas paperwork and support from the International Student Advisor that will be assigned to every student. Before students first arrive, there is an international Pre-arrival E-mentoring scheme to help them prepare for their time at Reading and basic facilities such as a university jargon buster for those to whom English isn't a first language. Cultural awareness programs help international students feel more at home and there is financial and budgeting advice available as well to help learn about the cost of life in the UK. Reading University Students Union (RUSU) is the representative of all students' interests within the university. It also operate a number of Junior Common Rooms, a radio station, newspaper and over 160 different groups and organisations. It operates the Student Union building on the Whiteknights campus, which has seating for 2000 people as well as two bars and a number of shops. Organisations include everything from dancing clubs to musical organisations. There is something for existing interests as well as taking up something new and even Open Mic nights at the bar and Live Band opportunities. There are over 50 different sports clubs as well as fitness facilities and plenty of fun ways to keep fit. Most of these are operated by the Student Union Sports Federation and take part in the inter-university BUCS league.