Global Sustainable Futures MA
Newcastle University
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Newcastle, Main Campus

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On our Global Sustainable Futures MA youll develop the essential skills needed to respond to the global sustainability challenges impacting people and places.On this programme youll take a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the well-being, stability and sustainability of humanity and the planet as a whole.Explore the causes of real-world problems and critically evaluate the competing solutions needed to enable a sustainable future.Study a diverse range of topics from war and conflict, to ...Read more

On our Global Sustainable Futures MA you'll develop the essential skills needed to respond to the global sustainability challenges impacting people and places.On this programme you'll take a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing the well-being, stability and sustainability of humanity and the planet as a whole.Explore the causes of real-world problems and critically evaluate the competing solutions needed to enable a sustainable future.Study a diverse range of topics from war and conflict, to development and sustainability, cities and creative methods.Engage with our subject experts and utilise their extensive international knowledge to address these challenges effectively.Gain the critical and transferrable skills sought after by employers, allowing for a diverse range of impressive graduate career options.

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16/279
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22nd
CUG Ranking
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31st
What students say
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Alekhya
27 Jan 26

My experience at Newcastle University has been extremely positive, especially studying MSc Sustainability Management at Newcastle University Business School. The course content is..Read more

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Maisie
12 Dec 25

I really enjoy attending uni here, but think there could be more accessible study spaces with computers, as I often find a free computer hard to..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant arts, humanities or social science subject, such as, but not limited to those listed below: geography, planning urban studies, environmental studies, sociology, politics, business studies, anthropology, history. We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and relevant industry experience. 

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£11,400 per year

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£25,900 per year

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£25,900 per year

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Alekhya
27 Jan 26
MSc Sustainability Management
My experience at Newcastle University has been extremely positive, especially studying MSc Sustainability Management at Newcastle University Business School. The course content is...
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Maisie
12 Dec 25
Global Sustainable Futures MA
I really enjoy attending uni here, but think there could be more accessible study spaces with computers, as I often find a free computer hard to...
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