Overview

The MSc in Global Sustainable Development at the University of St Andrews is led by interdisciplinary critical social science. This means that they start from the scientific consensus about human impacts on climate and environments but also with recognition that it is social and political contexts that are preventing vital change. Social science perspectives understand these contexts, for example, by being attentive to questions of power, knowledge and politics.

Within this, their course pays particular attention to questions of justice and equity. They commit to research-led teaching, academic rigour, and teaching our students the skills needed to implement research-led change.

Careers

The University of St Andrews’ global reputation makes its graduates highly valued by employers. The MSc in Sustainable Development provides subject knowledge and applied skills relevant to a range of career paths in government and public bodies, non-governmental organisations and charities, and the private sector.

In addition to broadening your subject knowledge and applying established techniques of research and enquiry, you will develop and demonstrate essential skills including:

critical thinking and creativity

analysis and appraisal

problem solving and decision making

personal leadership and project management

interpersonal communication and team-working.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interrogating Sustainable Development
Sustainable development: from principles to practice
Contemporary Environmental Management
Population Change and Sustainable Development: Patterns, Processes and Politics
Capitalism, Development and Environment
Extractive Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
English language proficiency.
A CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date
A personal statement
A sample of your own, single-authored academic written work, such as an extract from a previous project, essay, or undergraduate dissertation (maximum 1000 words)
Two original signed academic references on headed paper
Academic transcripts and degree certificates

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29990 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29990 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14850 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for St Andrews

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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