45 Master's degrees in Sustainable Development in Scotland, United Kingdom

This Spatial Planning with Sustainable Urban Design course from University of Dundee focuses specifically on developing and enhancing your knowledge and critical understanding of the principles and practice of urban design to achieve sustainable cities and regions.

This programme combines two harmonising and essential fields of study: marketing and sustainability. 

The Advanced Sustainable Design programme at The University of Edinburgh engages with architecture, design and planning but interested applicants can apply with degrees outside of these fields.

The MSc in Smart Cities and Communities (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University is a comprehensive two-year programme designed to develop expertise in sustainable urban solutions. This degree, part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master initiative, combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for impactful careers in smart city development.

The MSc in Sustainable Finance at the University of Strathclyde is a one-year full-time programme designed to equip students with essential skills in finance and sustainability. This degree focuses on the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in financial practices, preparing graduates for impactful careers in finance.

The Sustainable Technology and Management MSc at the University of the West of Scotland is a one-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. It equips students with advanced expertise in sustainable operations and green engineering, focusing on the strategic management of technologies for a Net Zero future.

Communities have a key role to play in the development of a net zero society.  Are you keen to discover more about how renewable energy production can play a central role in community development?  Do you want to be at the centre of and leading these developments? The University of the Highlands and Islands offers a degree in Net Zero Communities.

As the renewable energy sector continues to grow there is a need for trained individuals to plan, implement and manage new renewable energy projects. This Sustainable Energy Solutions course at The University of the Highlands and Islands will provide you with the theoretical and practical tools to place you at the centre of such ventures.

Sustainable development in mountain areas requires an understanding of environmental, ecological and socio-economic dynamics. If you want to make a real difference towards the sustainability of mountain regions, this MSc Sustainable Mountain Development is for you. 

The Advanced Sustainability for Brewing and Distilling (Online) programme offered by Heriot-Watt University equips you with the knowledge and skills to assess current practices, develop practical sustainability strategies, and support the transition to a low-carbon, Net Zero future.

Engineering and Built Environment Management at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), developed for those already involved in the sector either through work or academic studies, gives you the opportunity to build your management skills while applying new knowledge directly to real-world challenges.

The Sustainable Water Environments (Dual Degree) programme offered by University of Glasgow will provide you with multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise in river catchment, lake and coastal environments, with a focus on the impact of and adaptation to changing environments.

This postgraduate Sustainability in Agriculture and Business (Distance Learning) programme at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) will contextualise and critique agricultural systems within the evolving contemporary political and regulatory framework, aiming to equip you with technical and professional knowledge, solve problems and propose solutions to the issues faced by agriculture. 

This Satellite Data for Sustainable Development programme from University of Strathclyde  aims to learn and understand the role that satellite data, and big data in general, can play in addressing the UN 2030 agenda to end poverty, protect the planet and improve lives and prospects.

The highly popular Business Law and Sustainable Development with Dissertation programme of the University of Aberdeen provides an education combining Business Law with acumen in Sustainable Development, Ecological Protection, and Corporate Social Responsibility, and has been carefully designed by our first-class teaching staff to ensure that you receive high quality training.

The Sustainability (Part-Time) programme is offered by University of Dundee. Study the law and governance around strategic sustainability questions, and create action plans using computerised modelling and assessment techniques.

If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development and sustainability fields, this postgraduate course in Sustainable Rural Development at The University of the Highlands and Islands is for you. 

Learn to lead the transformation of the oil and gas sector in a time of global energy transition and increasing sustainability expectations, on Business Administration (Sustainable Oil and Gas Management) at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

This Sustainability and Environmental Studies course at University of Strathclyde offers a cross-disciplinary approach to the study of environmental management, policy, the circular economy, sustainability and sustainable development in both developed and developing countries.  

The Supply Chain and Sustainability Management course at University of Strathclyde has been designed to cover the latest industrial environmental issues, for example:  extended producer responsibility, the philosophy of design, manufacturing, and engineering management for the circular economy.