Sustainability and Business MSc

at University of Leeds

The course is split into three semesters if you study on a 12 month full-time basis. In the first two terms you will take lectures and seminars, followed by approximately four months of individual work leading to the submission of a dissertation in late August.
 

You will consider different aspects of sustainability, while a wide range of optional modules allow you tailor your study to fit your interests and career plans.
 

Semester one

Through lectures and seminars you will be introduced to the foundational concepts and theory both in sustainability and business. You will also begin to understand how to bridge the gap between the two, through a specialist module.
 

Studying research methodologies will provide the building blocks of key skills, techniques and tools which you will then go on to apply to real-world examples in semester two and in your own dissertation project.
 

Semester two

In semester two you will begin to apply the theoretical and foundational knowledge that you were taught in semester one. You will learn through case studies and real-world experiences and will study themes such as sustainable business models, theories of responsible business and organisational change.
 

Semester three

Everything you have learnt over the course of semesters one and two will be brought together in an individual dissertation research project.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• New Venture Creation   
• Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation    
• Research Methods   
• Research Project    
• Business, Environment and Sustainability    
• Issues and Cases in Corporate Social Responsibility    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a natural, environmental, physical, management or social science subject.
 

Applicants with a 2.2 will be considered on a case by case basis where applicants can demonstrate relevant work experience or aptitude in a related specialist field. Graduates from other disciplines and those with professional experience in the sector will also be considered.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Fees

• UK: £11,750 (total)
• International: £24,750 (total)

We have a strong commitment to enhancing student employability and have our own dedicated school Employability Officer. We offer extra support and activities to help you stand out in your chosen field and achieve your career goals.
 

Graduates have gone on to a wide variety of careers in sustainability, including areas such as:

• Sustainable Procurement Officer, Leeds City Council

• Environmental training officer, Carlsberg Tetley

• Environmental consultant, Young White Green consultants

• Energy operating company, working on environmental legislation and advising different sites on how to comply

• Research Analyst, Suzlon Energy Ltd India

• Leading the US strategy for 2degrees network - a collaboration platform for sustainable professionals

• ICICI Bank India, Project Finance with interest in funding renewable energy investments

• PhD study.