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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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About the course

  • 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 that seeks to drive innovation, deliver impact, and answer the world’s biggest challenges. When you choose postgraduate study at Surrey, you will find more than a master’s — you will find research-informed teaching, personal connections, and a path to achieving your career goals.

Tuition and fees

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Curriculum

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

This course is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University’s quality assurance processes.

These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that courses are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the course.

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 necessary skills to discuss and debate sustainable development solutions from a multisectoral and multicultural perspective.
  • Think globally: Gain a global understanding of the cultural, social, and implementation particularities of sustainable development solutions.
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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

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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.

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