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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sussex
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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This course is designed to be accessible to people from different academic and professional backgrounds. You’ll develop broad-based, interdisciplinary social science skills needed for careers focused on sustainability transformations. The course is critical and constructive, drawing on ideas and concepts from:development studiesscience, technology and society studiesinnovation studiespolitical scienceeconomicsgeography.You'll learn to translate a variety of socio-ecological concepts, research methods and innovation narratives into effective policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development. These skills are demanded by:Governments and firms in the Global South and Northinternational development agencies and consultanciessocial enterprises, not for profit and non-governmental organisations.You’ll learn through extensive interactions with faculty in SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, the world's largest academic body studying science, technology and innovation.AccreditationYou’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.
You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification can be in any subject but undergraduate degrees in the social sciences, natural science, humanities or engineering are particularly suitable. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Students living in
Domestic
£14,975 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)
£14,975 per year
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£14,975 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£26,250 per year
Students from EU
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)
£26,995 per year
Students from International
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week