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MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Full Time
FEB-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Stag Hill
Part Time
FEB-25
5 years
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Why choose this course
Our MSc provides you with the knowledge to help organisations move towards a greener future. It examines the societal transformations required to tackle the climate emergency, protect the environment, and shift towards sustainable consumption and production – as outlined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
This course is run by our Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES), an interdisciplinary hub for forward-thinking environmental and sustainability-related research and postgraduate teaching.
Sustainable development graduates are equipped to tackle the strategic challenges being faced by companies, individuals and governments, and implement the changes required to protect our planet.
What you will study
Questioning what you thought you knew about sustainability and the environment, we’ll inspire you to face some of society’s biggest sustainability challenges.
We’ll provide insight into the latest thinking in numerous important areas, covering the essentials?needed to analyse the relationship between environmental issues and human society. As part of this approach, you’ll evaluate political, socio-economic, ethical, cultural and regulatory frameworks, and acquire an understanding of the theory and application of sustainable development, while developing a sensitive appreciation of the issues surrounding it.
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
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.
Studying on this MSc could lead to roles such as:
Energy efficiency officer for a local government
Environmental officer in a multinational chemical company
Environment consultant for an engineering consultancy
Sustainability adviser for a multinational company
Programme officer with a sustainability charity.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Relevant work experience may also be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation....
