Natural Capital and Sustainability Queen Mary University of London

Overview

Designed to address the urgent global need for professionals capable of implementing nature-based solutions, reaching net zero, and enhancing resilience, Natural Capital and Sustainability at Queen Mary University of London provides you with scientific, financial, and policy knowledge to lead meaningful environmental change.

What you'll study

You will explore how natural systems can be valued, restored, and managed to support both ecological integrity and sustainable investment. Core modules cover key themes such as natural capital and ecosystem services, environmental restoration and rewilding, biodiversity loss, sustainable finance, and environmental values. You will gain an advanced understanding of how scientific, economic, and ethical perspectives intersect in the design and delivery of sustainability solutions. 

Career paths

Graduates will be well-prepared for a range of impactful careers in the rapidly growing sustainability sector. The course equips students with interdisciplinary expertise that is highly valued across public, private, and third-sector organisations working at the intersection of environment, finance, and policy. 

Potential career paths include the following roles: 

• Sustainability consultant 
• Environmental policy advisor 
• Natural capital or biodiversity analyst  
• ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) specialist 
• Sustainable investment strategist.