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MSc Global Sustainable Development

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

MSc Global Sustainable Development is a postgraduate Environmental Science course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £18,700 per year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Environmental Science · £18,700 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - This MSc course is run by the Natural Resources Institute – a specialist organisation with a focus on development-related research, teaching, consultancy, and community engagement - Receive personalised teaching from a team of world-leading researchers and development practitioners with experience of working with the World Bank, UN, CGIAR, NGOs, etc - NRI’s extensive global networks & ongoing research projects in 30+ countries will provide you with opportunities for practitioner-based learning - You will receive one-to-one care and mentoring and be part of a vibrant and diverse postgraduate student community - Course content is focused not only on what the world’s sustainable development challenges and potential solutions are, but also on ‘how to make changes happen’. School: Natural Resources Institute Location: Medway Campus Duration: 1 year full-time 2 years part-time Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £18,700; part-time £3,117 per 30 credits. Careers (from the course page): Our interdisciplinary MSc will make you employment ready for opportunities in government and NGOs worldwide, as managers, policy makers and researchers who can analyse, facilitate, plan, and lead transformative change towards sustainable development. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

  • Independent Research Project (NRI) (60 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Sustainable Development (15 credits)
  • Transformative Change – Concepts, Theories, and Case Studies (30 credits)
  • Sustainable Development Research Methods (15 credits)
  • Planning for Sustainable Development (15 credits)
  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Sustainable Development and Transformative Change (15 credits, optional)
  • Economics, Agriculture and Marketing (15 credits, optional)
  • Adaptation to Environmental Change: Climate and Water (15 credits, optional)
  • Climate Change, Food Security and Sustainable Development (15 credits, optional)
  • Fragility, Conflict and Emergency (15 credits, optional)
  • Gender, Inequalities and Social Difference (15 credits, optional)
  • Regenerative Societies, Economies and Environments (15 credits, optional)

Frequently asked questions

How long is MSc Global Sustainable Development at University of Greenwich?

MSc Global Sustainable Development takes 1 year (Full-time).

How much does MSc Global Sustainable Development at University of Greenwich cost?

The listed tuition fee is £18,700 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MSc Global Sustainable Development start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MSc Global Sustainable Development?

It is a postgraduate course in Environmental Science.

What will I study on MSc Global Sustainable Development?

Modules include Independent Research Project (NRI) (60 credits), Fundamentals of Sustainable Development (15 credits), Transformative Change – Concepts, Theories, and Case Studies (30 credits), Sustainable Development Research Methods (15 credits), Planning for Sustainable Development (15 credits) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for Sustainable Development and Transformative Change (15 credits, optional).