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MSc Sustainable Development in Practice (Online)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 2 years online

Course Description

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The online MSc Sustainable Development in Practice will prepare you to take a systems-level approach to the development of sustainability solutions and explore ways to solve the sustainability challenges governments, organisations and communities face.

Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability, a pan-university hub that champions transdisciplinary sustainability research and action, runs this postgraduate-taught online course. The MSc aligns with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which means you will be able to execute solutions within the UN framework.

Entry Requirements

We seek applicants who want to drive innovation and solve some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.

Applicants must have a minimum of a lower second-class honours (2:2) UK undergraduate degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. 

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Fees

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Student Destinations

After you graduate, you will be equipped to become a sustainability practitioner, leader and problem-solver in the public, private or third sector. The course’s emphasis on practical solutions, UN processes and ESG applications can prepare you for a variety of international job opportunities.

Get ready to influence policy, change behaviours, develop nature-based solutions, achieve operational compliance with environmental regulations and – most importantly – implement innovative solutions that achieve long-term wellbeing for current and future generations.

Module Details

The course consists of 180 credits and is divided into 10 fully autonomous credit-bearing modules, delivered through a “carousel” approach across six terms. All modules are worth 15 credits, except the final Review Essay, which is worth 30 credits.

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