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Study Details: MA 1 year full-time
2 years part-time
A topic of global importance since the late 1980’s, ‘sustainable development’ refers to “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland Report, 1987). It encompasses responsible utilisation of environmental resources and the establishment of social and economic relations which enable that. Sustainable development is at the heart of global policies such as Agenda 21, which emerged from the UN Earth Summit in 1992 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals enshrined in a UN resolution since 2015.
Quality of governance is increasingly recognised as central to sustainable development, which requires achieving just and legitimate outcomes in major global socio-economic and environmental issues such as poverty, climate change, food security and biodiversity loss.
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant area, particularly Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Environmental and related subjectsEligibilityUK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.Academic credit for previous study or experienceIf you have relevant or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditionsEntry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.
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Graduates of this master's course can expect to find work in national and global NGOs as well as government departments and other public and private sector institutions delivering on social and environmental policy targets.
Some of the roles our graduates have gone on to work as include sustainability consultant, head of sustainability, researcher and policy advisor and they have found positions in organisations such as Westminster-based consultancies, national government departments and non-governmental organisations with an interest in aspects of sustainable development.
Sustainable Development in Human Rights (15 credits)
Environmental Law and Governance (30 credits)
Global Governance for Sustainable Development (30 credits)
Intersectionality in Practice (15 credits)
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