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

Taught over two years full-time or three years part time, students will study taught modules over the first 12 months and then move onto a 120 credit extended research Dissertation module where you will learn how to lead and manage your own research project on a sustainability-related, discipline-relevant topic of your particular interest, and write an extended dissertation on the findings.

Courses include:

Sustainability and Adaptation

Sustainability and Adaptation Concepts in Practice

Applied Research Design

MR.es 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
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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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

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 278 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

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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

6.5

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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

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Non-residents

6475 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5075 GBP / year

≈ 5075 GBP / year

Funding

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Overview

Why study at CAT?

Career

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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