Overview

This MSc programme in Global Management of Natural Resources is a unique collaboration between UCL and Adelaide University, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted natural resources sector. With UCL consistently ranked among the top universities globally, this course provides students with an esteemed qualification recognised by employers worldwide. The programme aims to address the pressing challenges faced by the natural resource industries, including sustainability, governance, and the socio-environmental impacts of resource extraction.

UCL is ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and its Chemical Engineering department is 20th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This programme is designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensuring that the curriculum is relevant and meets the evolving needs of the sector. Students benefit from extensive networking opportunities and access to cutting-edge facilities in both London and Adelaide, enhancing their learning experience.

Syllabus

The programme comprises compulsory and optional modules, along with a dissertation. Students will engage in the following compulsory modules:

• Social Licensing
• Decision and Risk Analysis
• Oil and Gas Extraction, Processing, and the Sustainable Energy Transition
• Minerals Usage, Extraction and Processing
• Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination
• GMNR Dissertation (Australia)
• Renewable Energy in the Resources Sector
• Research Skills for Global Management of Natural Resources

Optional modules include:

• Environmental and Resource Economics
• Sustainable Water Resource Management
• Sustainability and Decision-Making
• Sustainability Analysis of Engineering Systems
• Financing of Renewable Resource Projects
• Geology for Sustainable Resource Management and Energy Transition
• Business and Sustainability

The curriculum is structured to provide students with a robust understanding of the scientific, economic, and environmental aspects of natural resource management, preparing them for leadership roles in the industry.

Careers 

Graduates of this programme have successfully secured positions in prestigious organisations such as EY, Xodus Group Ltd, Goldman Sachs, and the UK Government. The skills and knowledge acquired during the course enable graduates to pursue a variety of roles within the natural resources sector, including managerial and specialist positions. The programme also prepares students for further research opportunities in related fields.