MSc Sustainability & Environmental Studies

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 12 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 3

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 23,050

Program Description

Our MSc Sustainability & Environmental Studies offers a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of environmental management, policy, the circular economy, sustainability and sustainable development in both developed and developing countries. It is suitable for applicants from all academic backgrounds and our wide range of subject options enables you to choose classes to suit your background.You’ll learn about major environmental issues and the circular economy and gain an understanding of the methods in which environmental considerations and climate change are used in development and planning decisions. You'll be expected to probe, for example, strategies and policy options for achieving sustainable development without increasing the ecological footprint of economic activities.The course was established over 30 years ago, making it one of the longest-running sustainability degrees in the UK. The University celebrated the 30-year anniversary with a photographic exhibition showcasing how alumni from this degree are contributing to "Sustainability in Action" in a variety of jobs globally.

Our graduates are in demand

There’s a strong demand for graduates with skills in environmental management, circular economy and policy-making. We’ve seen our graduates capitalise on a wide range of employment within the private, public and voluntary sectors.

Athena Swan Gold

We've been awarded the Athena Swan Gold Award for our work supporting women in engineering. The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering was the first engineering department in Scotland, and is currently the only civil engineering department in the UK, with an Athena SWAN Gold Award.