Sustainable Development MSc
University of Sussex
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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, ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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39/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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37th
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43rd
What students say
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Joowon
18 Nov 25

As an international student, what stood out the most to me is the students' support system and the students' community. However, some parts of the administrative departments and..Read more

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Abhishek
16 Nov 25

I think a student is a sum of a lot of social and academic indicators. And the University of Sussex scores well across those indicators. Starting with the location—it is located..Read more

Modules

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Entry 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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£14,975 per year

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£14,975 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£26,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£26,995 per year

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Latest reviews

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J
Joowon
18 Nov 25
Sustainable Development MSc
As an international student, what stood out the most to me is the students' support system and the students' community. However, some parts of the administrative departments and...
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A
Abhishek
16 Nov 25
Media Practice for Development and Social Change MA
I think a student is a sum of a lot of social and academic indicators. And the University of Sussex scores well across those indicators. Starting with the location—it is located...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton United Kingdom BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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