

University of Surrey
University
Sustainable Development
**Why choose this course**
As our world rapidly progresses, how can we better protect our planet?
In the wake of the 2015 United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals, our MSc in Sustainable Development gives you the knowledge to help organisations towards a greener future.
Our MSc in Sustainable Development is run by our Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES) - a centre for forward-thinking environmental and sustainability-related research and postgraduate teaching.
CES accommodates a wide range of disciplines dedicated to resolving environmental problems, and this course will prepare you to join a new generation of environment and sustainability professionals ready to tackle the strategic challenges ahead.
**What you will study**
Questioning what you thought you knew about sustainability and the environment, we'll inspire you to face society's major sustainability challenges.
We also provide insight into the latest thinking in numerous important areas, covering the tools essential for analysing the relationship between environmental issues and human society. As part of this approach, you will evaluate political, socio-economic, ethical, cultural and regulatory frameworks. You will acquire a sensitive appreciation of the issues surrounding sustainable development and an understanding of the theory and application of sustainable development.
Our course also gives you the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of external speakers from industry, government and NGOs who are active in establishing sustainable development. They'll provide you with real insights into their organisations.
It is also worth noting that our course provides a route to the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment graduate membership.
Entry requirements
MSc: A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.
Relevant work experience may also be considered.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
Course modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
FULL-TIME
Year 1
DISSERTATION (CES) - Compulsory
CORPORATE, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY - Compulsory
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SOCIETY - Optional
FOUNDATIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Compulsory
LIFE CYCLE THINKING AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Optional
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - Compulsory
TRANSITIONS TO A LOW CARBON ECONOMY - Optional
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS - Compulsory
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - Optional
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW - Optional
INTERNSHIP: INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT - Optional
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT - Optional
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Optional
Optional modules for Year 1 - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Students are to take four optional modules.
PART-TIME
Unstructured (2-5 years)
DISSERTATION (CES) - Compulsory
CORPORATE, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY - Compulsory
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SOCIETY - Optional
FOUNDATIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Compulsory
LIFE CYCLE THINKING AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Optional
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - Compulsory
TRANSITIONS TO A LOW CARBON ECONOMY - Optional
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS - Compulsory
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - Optional
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW - Optional
INTERNSHIP: INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT - Optional
LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT - Optional
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Optional
Optional modules for Unstructured (2-5 years) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Students are to take four optional modules.
Qualifications
Qualification | Study mode | Start month | Fee | Course duration |
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MSc | Full-time | September 2019 | - | 12 Months |
MSc | Part-time | September 2019 | - | 60 Months |
Campus details
Campus name | Town | Postcode | Region | Main campus | Campus | Partner |
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Main Site | GU2 7XH | South East |
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