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Study Details: MSc/PGDip/PGCert 2-5 years online
Key features
Everything you study during the degree has been developed by Birkbeck, University of London, a research hub with world-leading academics contributing to public debate and research across a wide range of areas. You’ll learn from highly experienced professionals and practitioners, combining academic excellence with industry-related knowledge and expertise.
Throughout your course, you will be developing and strengthening the Global Employability Skills, highlighted by the University of London Careers Service, that will help you to make a difference and progress your career as a sustainability practitioner or researcher. Get ready to hit the ground running with the expertise you need to contribute meaningfully to the fight against urgent threats facing the planet whether in local government, policy, business or NGOs.
The University of London has been a trusted provider of distance and flexible learning for over 160 years. Since Queen Victoria awarded our Royal Charter in 1858, our degrees have been accessible to students globally, and we continue to be a leading force in higher education.
This degree is open to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including those without a bachelor’s degree in a related subject area. Moreover, if applicants do not meet the requirements for Direct Entry, they can apply for the MSc via the Performance Based Admissions (PBA) route.
The online MSc Global Environment and Sustainability can be studied from anywhere in the world. The flexible design enables you to fit your studies around your schedule. With no international travel, relocation or accommodation costs, studying a University of London degree is more affordable than moving to London.
After graduation you will become part of our global network of influential alumni, joining graduates in over 190 countries, including distinguished academics, writers and industry leaders. Enjoy access to services, a dynamic programme of events and a lifelong connection to the University of London.
What qualifications do you need?
Entry route 1 – Direct Entry
Entry route 2 – Performance based admissions route
Full details of all entry routes are in the Programme Regulations.
If you do not meet the standard requirements, we will consider each application on its own merits. Our Admissions Panel will consider whether any alternative qualifications or work experience you have are suitable for entry to the degree.
Entrance requirements for stand-alone individual modules
The degree provides career development opportunities for a wide range of individuals, including those with practical experience in environmental management and sustainability who are seeking to further develop their theoretical understandings in these topics, as well as those with a more limited knowledge of the subject who wish to develop their understanding and pursue a career in environmental sustainability.
Possible professions include sustainability manager, nature conservation officer, climate policy specialist, or environmental consultant. This degree can also be useful in waste, energy and/or water management and planning roles.
Core modules
Project module (MSc only)
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