Sustainable Development MSc
University of Sussex
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Help build a future that is sustainable and inclusive. This course is designed to be accessible to people from different academic and professional backgrounds. You will enjoy broad-based, interdisciplinary social science training necessary for careers focused on sustainability transformations. The course is critical and constructive, drawing on ideas and concepts from:economicsdevelopment studiespolitical scienceinnovation studiesscience, technology, and society studies.You’ll learn to ...Read more

Help build a future that is sustainable and inclusive. This course is designed to be accessible to people from different academic and professional backgrounds. You will enjoy broad-based, interdisciplinary social science training necessary for careers focused on sustainability transformations. The course is critical and constructive, drawing on ideas and concepts from:

  • economics
  • development studies
  • political science
  • innovation studies
  • science, technology, and society studies.

You’ll learn to translate socio-ecological theories and technological innovation into effective policies and practices for sustainable development. These skills are in demand in:

  • international development agencies
  • NGOs
  • government ministries and firms in the Global South and North.

You will benefit from the expertise in SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, the largest academic body in the world studying science, technology, and innovation.

Careers

Our graduates are well prepared for PhD-level study and careers in:

  • business and consultancy organisations
  • government ministries
  • NGOs
  • international organisations such as the UN
  • think-tanks
  • social enterprises and other not-for-profits.

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WUSCA ranking:
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72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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30th
CUG Ranking
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47th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: 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.

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£14,975 per year

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£26,250 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

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It is a great college, very accessible and convenient. Happy space for students and supportive atmosphere....
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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