MSc Sustainable Development
University of Exeter
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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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OverviewThis interdisciplinary course explores environmental, social and economic sustainability challenges from local to global scales.Enhance your career and employment prospects by studying both the theory of sustainable development and its implementation in a range of contexts.Examine international policies, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and specific policy areas such as climate change, energy, human health, wellbeing and environmental governance.Study at the ...Read more

Overview

This interdisciplinary course explores environmental, social and economic sustainability challenges from local to global scales.

Enhance your career and employment prospects by studying both the theory of sustainable development and its implementation in a range of contexts.

Examine international policies, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and specific policy areas such as climate change, energy, human health, wellbeing and environmental governance.

Study at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall: a living laboratory with diverse marine and terrestrial habitats, a wealth of natural resources, and creative and resilient communities.

Join our vibrant postgraduate community benefiting from research-inspired teaching and access to outstanding facilities.

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WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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14th
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Isabella
19 Feb 25

Great campus, great community, good facilities, Penryn feels a bit disconnected from Exeter but this has positives and negatives to..Read more

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melissa
30 Jan 24

!!!!!!always loved it. did undergrad n stayed longer. im so glad i did so...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 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Tuition fees

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£13,700 per year

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£27,500 per year

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£27,500 per year

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Isabella
19 Feb 25
PhD Sustainable Futures
Great campus, great community, good facilities, Penryn feels a bit disconnected from Exeter but this has positives and negatives to...
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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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University of Exeter
Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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