Overview

At the Cities and Sustainable Futures programme offered by Durham University you’ll learn about how cities around the world are adapting to a range of challenges, including climate change, in the context of wider efforts to generate sustainable futures. You will also develop a series of research skills and gain experience of working with partners, alongside the leadership and engagement and communication skills necessary to help create sustainable cities.

Key Facts

The course is designed to equip students for a wide range of jobs at the intersection of cities and sustainability. Students will exit the programme understanding the forces that are shaping and remaking cities, learning from how urban residents are living with crises across different global cities, and equipped with the skills to research, evaluate, propose, communicate, and lead solutions and alternatives that help create sustainable urban futures.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Environmental Sustainability
Context and Challenges
Sustainable Resource Management
Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
Climate Change, Management and Mitigation
Strategic Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second class degree in any degree, or equivalent international qualification. The programme is social science-based and therefore we suggest applicants should have a previous degree in the same broad disciplinary area.
A personal statement should describe your interest in Cities and Sustainable Futures and any relevant experience or study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

30000 GBP / year

≈ 30000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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