Sustainable Development University of Surrey

Overview

The  Sustainable Development course offered at the University of Surrey  provides you with the knowledge to help organisations move towards a greener future. It examines the societal transformations required to tackle the climate emergency, protect the environment, and shift towards sustainable consumption and production – as outlined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Career opportunities

This Sustainable Development programme is run by our Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES), an interdisciplinary hub for forward-thinking environmental and sustainability-related research and postgraduate teaching. Questioning what you thought you knew about sustainability and the environment, we’ll inspire you to face some of society’s biggest sustainability challenges. We’ll provide insight into the latest thinking in numerous important areas, covering the essentials needed to analyse the relationship between environmental issues and human society. As part of this approach, you’ll evaluate political, socio-economic, ethical, cultural and regulatory frameworks, and acquire an understanding of the theory and application of sustainable development, while developing a sensitive appreciation of the issues surrounding it. On this course you will hear from external speakers from industry, government and non-governmental organisations who are active in establishing sustainable development. It also provides a route to the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment graduate membership. Graduates of this course go on to pursue a diverse range of careers, implementing sustainable development and dealing with the real environmental challenges facing humanity. Studying on this MSc could lead to roles such as:

• Energy efficiency officer for a local government

• Environmental officer in a multinational chemical company

• Environment consultant for an engineering consultancy

• Sustainability adviser for a multinational company

• Programme officer with a sustainability charity.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for graduate membership