MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
University of Exeter
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OverviewApply your learning to real-world challenges and operating in a complex problem spaceReceive training on systems thinking and the opportunity to practise how your learning is engaged within wider social, economic, and policy debatesResidential learning experiences provide an opportunity for immersive learning of fundamental skills and approaches to understanding and solving challengesOpportunities to undertake a work placement or research projects within an organisation as an ...Read more

Overview

  • Apply your learning to real-world challenges and operating in a complex problem space
  • Receive training on systems thinking and the opportunity to practise how your learning is engaged within wider social, economic, and policy debates
  • Residential learning experiences provide an opportunity for immersive learning of fundamental skills and approaches to understanding and solving challenges
  • Opportunities to undertake a work placement or research projects within an organisation as an alternative to a traditional academic dissertation
  • Your learning is informed by the latest research undertaken by world-leading scholars and the Global Systems Institute community

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Employer-valued skills this course develops

The programme addresses global sustainability challenges, equipping graduates to apply systems thinking to solve complex problems in a wide variety of environments and contexts. A key feature of the programme are the innovative teaching and formative and summative assessments. Emphasis will be placed upon applying learning to real-world challenges and enhancing the employability of graduates. Throughout your learning you will be provided with bespoke careers and employability training.

A key specialism is the training and opportunity to practise how your academic work is engaged within wider social, economic, and policy debates. Upon graduation students will have the experience and skills necessary to become agents of change for a sustainable future and are expected to work across a range of roles.

Graduates of this programme might expect to gain the following attributes:

  • An imaginative critical thinker and problem solver
  • An active global citizen
  • A creative and enterprising team player
  • An engaged and participative leader
  • A confident, resilient and adaptable individual

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WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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11th
CUG Ranking
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14th
What students say
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melissa
30 Jan 24

!!!!!!always loved it. did undergrad n stayed longer. im so glad i did so...Read more

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Trey
05 Jan 24

Beautiful campus and amazing location. Lecturers lead their fields and genuinly care about what they are teaching you. Too little mental health support however, and student..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:1 honours degree.

Tuition fees

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£14,300 per year

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£28,600 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£28,600 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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melissa
30 Jan 24
MSc Sustainable Development
!!!!!!always loved it. did undergrad n stayed longer. im so glad i did so....
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Trey
05 Jan 24
MSc Global Sustainability Solutions
Beautiful campus and amazing location. Lecturers lead their fields and genuinly care about what they are teaching you. Too little mental health support however, and student...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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