Overview

Urban sustainability affects us all and is at the heart of creating thriving, and environmentally responsible communities. With a shift in global priorities, professionals who are able to lead and implement innovative sustainability initiatives are highly sought after.

Through a blend of interdisciplinary learning, hands-on projects, and expert mentorship, you will develop the theoretical foundation and practical skills to design resilient cities and communities.

Career opportunities

Whether you are looking to enhance your expertise, make a positive impact, or advance or change your career, career readiness is a core focus of this programme.

The Urban Sustainability (Online) course from University of Birmingham Online prioritises applied learning, providing you with the real-world knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers in a number of spheres, including NGOs, traditional planning consultancies, government agencies, and international organisations.

Careers you can move into include:

Urban planner

Sustainability consultant

Policy analyst

Environmental manager

Educator

Researcher

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialist

Community development officer

With shifting priorities and an increased focus on sustainability, a number of industries and sectors are moving towards implementing sustainability agendas, which also opens up a variety of different employment pathways.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods for Sustainability Experts

Climate Emergency and the City

Energy Transition and Governance

Environmental Analysis and Modelling

Environmental Management and Governance

Sustainability Assessment Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 45 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 UK undergraduate degree or equivalent in geography, planning, architecture, urban studies, engineering, social sciences or a cognate discipline.

Tuition Fee

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International

7596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18990 GBP for the full programme during 30 months.
National

7596 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18990 GBP for the full programme during 30 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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