Why is it proving so difficult to address the challenges of sustainable development? Is globalisation good or bad for the environment? What can governments do to reconcile the needs of both economic development and environmental protection? In this programme, you will consider pressing real-world problems such as these, and proposed solutions. Unlike many university environment programmes, at LSE, we focus on the subject from a social science rather than a natural science perspective, and, taking advantage of the School’s strength across the social sciences, consider the different takes on the environment different disciplinary perspectives offer. The BSc Environment and Development programme will challenge you to examine pressing real-world problems and proposed solutions. Taught by leading international experts through research-informed teaching, you will discuss the key debates in environment and development and explore the nature, drivers and politics of sustainable and unsustainable development. You will develop a critical understanding of processes of environmental change as they relate to human wellbeing and development, and gain the broader skills needed for environment and development policy and analysis. Across all years of the programme you will be able to choose from a range of options, including an international field-course, tailoring your studies to your areas of interest.  Watch a video about the BSc Environment and Development programme Visit the Department of Geography and Environment Virtual Undergraduate Open Day page to find out more about studying in the department, access virtual resources and watch event recordings from our Virtual Undergraduate Open Day.