
Overview
Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication (MSc) is an exciting collaboration between our Departments of Education and Environment and Geography at the University of York and will equip you with the skills to lead change in your future career.
You’ll develop participatory, inclusive and creative approaches to formal and non-formal education, and critically reflect on how these approaches can contribute to social and environmental justice, and to environmental care and repair.
Our course will empower you to take action, lead change and negotiate difference in constructive ways, drawing on approaches from philosophical dialogue to problem-based learning.
Careers and skills
This course is suitable if you are aiming for a sustainability related role in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors and education settings. The range of opportunities for developing a career in this area of practice is growing.
Career opportunities:
- Sustainability Manager
- Communications Officer
- ESG Project Manager
- Environmental Compliance Officer
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Act! Environmental Education for Political Participation
- Environmental Education & Communication
- Research Methods for Education: Researching Questions
- Research Methods for Education: Answering Questions
- Communicating the Climate Emergency
- Imagining Alternative Futures
- Intercultural Communication in Education
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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English requirements
Student insurance
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject such as environment, geography, science and/or education or equivalent professional experience.
- Academic transcripts
Some courses have specific requirements, these could include:
- Samples of written work
- Personal statement
- CV
- Evidence of financial support
- Academic reference
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9990 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9990 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for York
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication.
Available Scholarships
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