The Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours at the University of Westminster invites you to explore the critical global issues of our time, from climate change and resource depletion to mass migration and social inequality. This undergraduate degree is designed for students eager to understand the complex interplay between human societies and their environments, examining how historical forces like colonialism and capitalism shape contemporary crises. You will delve into diverse disciplinary perspectives, learning to critically analyse how humans perceive, interact with, and impact the natural world, and how cultural media and institutions influence these evolving relationships across the Global North and South.
This full-time, on-campus programme, studied over four years, offers a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with core modules introducing key ideas in environmental humanities and social justice, alongside a wide array of optional subjects allowing you to tailor your studies. A distinctive feature is the opportunity for a professional placement or study abroad year between Years 2 and 3, leading to awards with Professional or International Experience. You will develop essential skills in areas like working with data, understanding global governance, and analysing social movements, graduating prepared for impactful careers in policymaking, campaigning, education, and beyond.