MSc Sustainable Development

A typical application would include an undergraduate Degree (2.2 honours or above) UK system or comparative result if outside UK. We also give serious consideration to applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and take relevant work experience into consideration.

Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.

If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum.

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This programme is designed to boost career opportunities for those seeking to work in and develop future leaders of local, national, and international organisations and in corporate sector in relation to corporate social responsibility.  The programme develops a wide range of skills and deeper understanding of sustainable development issues which can help create an edge for the graduates to apply their knowledge and policy analysis skills in a variety of settings.

First Year
Core
Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Policy Analysis for Governance and Development
Sustainable Cities
Dissertation
Optional
African Politics and Security Dynamics
Economic Growth and Development
Security and Development in Fragile and Conflict Affected Areas
Issues in Development Theory
Social-Ecological Systems and Crises
Applied Conflict Research
Natural Resource Governance
Gender, Conflict and Development
Politics, Security and Development in South Asia
Africa Study Visit
Assessing Development Practices Needs and Outcomes
Environment, trafficking and crime: transnational issues and International Governance
Finance for Development
Risk Assessment and Management