MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development
Queen's University Belfast
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's University Belfast

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OverviewThis innovative Masters programme is open to applicants from all subject backgrounds, and is designed to create leaders and sustainability professionals in all fields and subjects. The course will require a high level of independence, adaptability, engagement with both the University and external organisations, and a willingness to be challenged.Programme content is designed to be holistic, so students will study at intermediate level the broad-ranging fields of leadership and ...Read more

Overview

This innovative Masters programme is open to applicants from all subject backgrounds, and is designed to create leaders and sustainability professionals in all fields and subjects. The course will require a high level of independence, adaptability, engagement with both the University and external organisations, and a willingness to be challenged.

Programme content is designed to be holistic, so students will study at intermediate level the broad-ranging fields of leadership and management, environmental and sustainability science, social studies, and economics, amongst others, to prepare them for life as change agents in sustainable development. The course embraces personal choice of study where possible to enhance the students’ existing knowledge, experiences, and interests.

Student Experience

These aim of the course is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to become sustainable development 'champions' who can identify and address problems of sustainability in innovative ways and further mainstream sustainable development across all sectors and at all levels. Master skills in leadership and management such as people and performance management, change management, and project management, and apply them to a range of problems in sustainable development.

WUSCA ranking:
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5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
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25th
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Max
14 Nov 23

High quality lectures, beautiful main building, big library, green spaces, great student Union, lots of events . Some buildings need updating. Lack of plugs for charging laptops..Read more

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Aimen
07 Nov 23

You wanna enjoy the time, just sit and relax with great university views and facilities. Waaosome student union. But the university is just all over the Belfast. Alot of walk. You..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Submission of a portfolio and/or interview may be required.

Tuition fees

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£7,300 per year

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£7,300 - This fee is also applicable to Republic of Ireland (ROI). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£7,300 - This fee is also applicable to Republic of Ireland (ROI). Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£21,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,500 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.

Students from International

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Max
14 Nov 23
MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development
High quality lectures, beautiful main building, big library, green spaces, great student Union, lots of events . Some buildings need updating. Lack of plugs for charging laptops...
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Aimen
07 Nov 23
MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development
You wanna enjoy the time, just sit and relax with great university views and facilities. Waaosome student union. But the university is just all over the Belfast. Alot of walk. You...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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