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Tuition fee
8633 GBP / year
6766 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
8633 GBP / year
6766 GBP / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
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Campus location
Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Campus location
Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Immerse yourself in examining the causes and urgency of climate change, what actions are needed on an international, national, local and individual level and – crucially – what solutions we have already, in the Sustainability and Adaptation program from Centre for Alternative Technology.

Overview

This Sustainability and Adaptation program from Centre for Alternative Technology uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an analysis of environmental and climate change policy and its implications for society. With a wide range of modules, the course offers a holistic view of sustainability.

Why study at CAT?

Benefit from over 50 years’ sustainability experience

CAT is a world-leading eco centre and a pioneer in researching and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with over 50 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resource management and more.

Career

The postgraduate courses provide a flexible and hands-on teaching approach which allow students to develop the knowledge, skills and networks needed to work towards a sustainable future and create positive solutions to climate change.

To date over 2000 people have completed postgraduate awards at CAT. Students have gone on to make a real difference through a wide variety of careers and experiences, from architecture and energy management to environmental policy and land management.

Current CAT students and graduates also work across government, industry, charities and academia, with many running their own businesses or setting them up after they graduate.

Accreditation

This course is created and delivered by CAT and is validated by the University of East London.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Sustainability and Adaptation
  • Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice 
  • Applied Research Design
  • MSc Dissertation
  • Politics and Economics of the Environment
  • Energy Flows in Buildings
  • Cities and Communities
  • Energy Provision
  • Sustainable Materials in the Built Environment
  • Communicating Transformational Social Change
  • Restoration Ecology
  • Transformational International Energy Management
  • Food Systems and Sustainability
  • Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services
  • Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 18 months
    • Part-time
      • 36 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    More details

    Due to high interest we recommend you apply early as we consider applications on a first-come first-served basis. 

    Language

    English
    IELTS
    6.5

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    Credits

    180 alternative credits

    Delivered

    On Campus, Blended, Online

    Campus Location

    • Machynlleth, United Kingdom

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    English requirements

    IELTS
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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    We ask for a Bachelor’s degree or knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard.

    IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required for applicants whose first language is not English.

    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      8633 GBP / year
      8633 GBP / year
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      6766 GBP / year
      6766 GBP / year

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sustainability and Adaptation.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    250000 INR
    Deadline
    31 May 2026
    GyanDhan Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    GyanDhan
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    33600 EUR
    Deadline
    01 Jul 2026
    Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Mundus MAPP
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    10 Jul 2026
    Chevening Scholarships

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    The Association of Commonwealth Universities
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    10 Jul 2026
    Chevening Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    UK Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 GBP
    Deadline
    21 Jun 2026
    GREAT Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    British Council - Accreditation UK
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 GBP
    Deadline
    30 Jul 2026
    GREAT Scholarship - Royal College of Art
    Merit-based

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    British Council - Accreditation UK
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
    Merit-based

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    The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
    Merit-based

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    The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    8000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
    Merit-based

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    Get-Scholarship
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    29 May 2026
    Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
    Need-based

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    Japan Gov’t/World Bank
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
    Merit-based

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    Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Headway
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    Moving Mates Scholarship
    Need-based

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    Moving Mates
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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    ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    16 Aug 2026
    Amberscholar Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Amber Scholar
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    AUFIN Education & Scholarship
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    23 Jan 2027
    Go City Education Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Go City
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 EUR
    Deadline
    15 May 2026
    Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    6000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jan 2027
    Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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    Amber Student
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Go City
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2026
    Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship

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    Rapid Formations
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    15 May 2026
    Cambridge University MBA Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Boustany Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jul 2026
    Jewish Heritage Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Diamant Gerstein
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 SEK
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    CryptoRunner
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    7000 USD
    Deadline
    24 Apr 2026
    Go Global MBA Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    The Bill Walsh Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    ACES: The Society for Editing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    25000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Apr 2026
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jul 2026
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 GBP
    Deadline
    23 Apr 2026
    GREAT Scholarships at University of Derby

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    British Council - Accreditation UK
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

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    DFID/UK Universities
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    01 May 2026
    Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    WEAR & I
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    24 Sep 2026
    Marshall Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The Government of the United Kingdom
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    22500 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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    UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 GBP
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
    1st Formations Business Scholarship

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    1st Formations
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Dec 2026
    The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest

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    Simmons and Fletcher
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2026
    Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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    Florida Rentals
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
    $1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    55 GBP
    Deadline
    18 Jun 2026
    IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Jul 2026
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    MyUS
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
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    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    20 May 2026
    PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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