MSc Sustainable Development

at University of Surrey

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.

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Module Titles
 

• Corporate Social And Environmental Responsibility
• Environmental Science And Society
• Foundations Of Sustainable Development
• Internship: Industrial Placement
• Life Cycle Thinking And The Circular Economy
• Sustainable Development Applications
• Ecological Economics
• Environmental Auditing And Management Systems
• Environmental Law
• Internship: Industrial Placement
• Life Cycle Assessment
• The Psychology Of Sustainable Development
• Transitions To A Low Carbon Economy
• Dissertation (Ces)

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.

Fees

Full-time - 1 year
 

• UK-£10,900
• Overseas-£22,400

Graduates of this course go on to pursue a diverse range of careers, implementing sustainable development and dealing with the real environmental challenges facing humanity. 

You could work as an energy efficiency officer for a local government or an environmental officer in a multinational chemical company. Studying this Msc could also lead to a career as a sustainability adviser for a national television or radio station, or working as an environmental consultant for an engineering consultancy. You could become a programme officer with a sustainability charity, too.