University of Surrey MSc Sustainable Development in Practice online

The University of Surrey’s online MSc Sustainable Development in Practice course aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and will prepare you to implement systems-wide policies and solutions across sectors.

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Three start dates

Invest in your education on a schedule that works for you

24 months

Complete in as few as 24 months, part-time

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Become a leader:
Prepare to become a sustainability practitioner, leader, and problem solver in the public, private, or third sector.
Take a stance:
Develop a solutions-focused case study that summarizes the scientific and policy debate on a topic of your choice.
Make a difference:
Learn to influence change in technology, policy, and behavior across the public, private, and third sectors.

About the University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a world-class, research-led university seeking to drive innovation, deliver impact, and address the world’s biggest challenges. When you choose postgraduate study at Surrey, you will find more than a master’s — research-informed teaching, personal connections, and a path to achieving your career goals.

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Curriculum

The online MSc Sustainable Development in Practice provides a global overview of today’s existential challenge: the need to build a new social, economic, and institutional system that guarantees long-term well-being for all. If you’re hungry to find practical solutions to sustainability challenges, this course is for you, not 30 years from now.

By the end of the course, you will:

Build your foundation:
Understand the basic principles of sustainable development, its policy implications, and applicable solutions.
Explore case studies:
Develop technical knowledge to be applied to real-life situations.
Consider new perspectives:
Acquire the necessary skills to discuss and debate sustainable development solutions from a multisectoral and multicultural perspective.
Think globally:
Gain a global understanding of sustainable development solutions’ cultural, social, and implementation particularities.

Admissions

To meet the entry requirements for the MSc Sustainable Development in Practice, applicants must have a minimum of a Lower Second Class Honors (2:2) UK undergraduate degree, or a recognized equivalent international qualification. Relevant work experience may also be considered.

To be considered for admission into the online MSc Sustainable Development in Practice, you will need to submit the following materials:

Personal statement
Scanned copies of signed/stamped qualifications
Evidence of English proficiency
Two academic or professional references
Résumé/CV (optional)

Align with the United Nations framework

The MSc aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which means you will be able to execute solutions within the UN framework. This postgraduate taught online course is run by Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability, a pan-university hub that champions transdisciplinary sustainability research and action.

By taking an international, interdisciplinary approach, the course prepares you to create tangible change in any location and any sector. You will graduate armed with the ability to influence policy, change behaviors, and lead the development of innovative, transformative solutions that can achieve long-term wellbeing for all.