Overview

Mountains are an essential component of landscapes at a range of scales, providing distinctive environments that underpin the provision of essential ecosystems and support highly diverse combinations of species. The specific qualities of mountain areas influence local land management practices, livelihoods, services, and infrastructure, and community development is inextricably linked with the sustainable management of natural and culture resources in mountain areas.

Access the latest thinking on complex mountain issues on this tailor-made course, studying modules with a focus on advanced theory and practice relating to environmental, social, economic, and professional development. Develop the tools to help you understand and manage the challenges faced by people living and working in mountainous areas today, and contribute to their solutions.

Study online from anywhere in the world and join a vibrant international community of students who share a passion for mountains, as you take your next steps towards a career in this fascinating and essential field.

One of 7 UHI postgraduate courses to achieve a perfect 100% overall student satisfaction score (2025 PTES)
Become part of a vibrant online community of students with a passion for mountains
Develop a deep interdisciplinary understanding of mountain regions and their communities
Learn from research-active experts in sustainable mountain development at the Centre for Mountain Studies
Benefit from modules on diverse contemporary topics, delivered by experts across UHI
Study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full Masters degree
Study online, full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle

Programme Structure

Core modules:

Global mountain geographies (S1)
Understanding sustainability discourses (S2)

Understanding the policy environment (S1)

Optional modules, from which you must choose three, include:

Agroecology: regenerative food systems (S2)
Biodiversity management (S2)
Communities, nature and sustainability (S1)
Extreme weather (S2)
Qualitative inquiry (S2)*
Quantitative research and data analysis (S1)*
Sustainable deer management (S2)*
Sustainable land use (S1)
The economics of community wealth building (S2)
Water resources in a changing climate (S1)
Working with communities (S2)
Any elective from any of the university's masters programmes

*It's strongly recommended that you take one of these modules if you plan to continue to MSc level

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 25 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Honours degree or ordinary degree in a relevant subject

Postgraduate diploma or professional qualification in a relevant subject
Other qualifications will be considered if accompanied by a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 GBP / year

≈ 10800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5490 GBP / year

≈ 5490 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK students: £7,560

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Funding

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