Global Sustainability Solutions The University of Exeter

Overview

Key Selling Points

• A community of experts working at the cutting-edge of new knowledge and its application

• 7 contributors to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

• Excellent research facilities including the Global Systems Institute and Environment and Sustainability Institute

• Close working relationships with internationally-renowned agencies such as the Met Office

The Global Sustainability Solutions MSc programme from  The University of Exeter key features are:

• Residential learning experiences provide an opportunity for immersive learning of fundamental skills and approaches to understanding and solving challenges

• Opportunities to undertake a work placement or research projects within an organisation as an alternative to a traditional academic dissertation
• Your learning is informed by the latest research undertaken by world-leading scholars and the Global Systems Institute community

Career opportunities:

The Global Sustainability Solutions programme at The University of Exeter addresses global sustainability challenges, equipping graduates to apply systems thinking to solve complex problems in a wide variety of environments and contexts. A key feature of the programme are the innovative teaching and formative and summative assessments. Emphasis will be placed upon applying learning to real-world challenges and enhancing the employability of graduates. Throughout your learning you will be provided with bespoke careers and employability training.

A key specialism is the training and opportunity to practise how your academic work is engaged within wider social, economic, and policy debates. Upon graduation students will have the experience and skills necessary to become agents of change for a sustainable future and are expected to work across a range of roles.

Graduates of this programme might expect to gain the following attributes:

• An imaginative critical thinker and problem solver
• An active global citizen
• A creative and enterprising team player
• An engaged and participative leader
• A confident, resilient and adaptable individual