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Overview
You can explore critical social and global issues and ways to address these to benefit individuals, communities, societies and our world.
The Environmental Sustainability programme at The University of Edinburgh gives you an international perspective, focusing on regions in both the ‘Global South’ and ‘Global North’.
Career opportunities
The MSc Environmental Sustainability will prepare you for a wide range of roles within:
- environmental consultancy
- national and local government
- non-government organisations (NGOs)
- non-profit organisations
- environmental agencies
- education or research at community, national or international levels
You can apply critical thinking, policy analysis and interdisciplinary environmental skills in sectors as diverse as transport, renewable energy, ecosystem planning and management, community development, technology innovation and beyond.
There is diversity within the programme, where your option courses and dissertation can be tailored to support your intended career path.
Programme Structure
This MSc programme comprises:
- compulsory and option courses
- dissertation
Throughout your studies, we will work with you to prepare you for the dissertation project. This will be your opportunity to explore a topic of your choice in relation to the programme and prepare a dissertation that you can use to demonstrate your work to potential employers.
Part-time study
As we are committed to helping people into education while continuing to work or managing family and personal commitments, you may study this programme part-time.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
There are 3 application rounds.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sustainable Development Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 135 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, social science or other relevant subject. Due to the focus of this programme, business-related degrees are not suitable for entry.
Tuition Fee
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International
29900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29900 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Home fees have still to be agreed
Part-time 2 years per year
- International/EU: £14,950
Part-time 3 years per year
- International/EU: £9,970
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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