12 monthsProgramme duration
22,320 GBPTuition Fee/year
17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This one-year MSc programme (with an optional six-month work placement) will equip you with skills across the disciplines of science, engineering design, entrepreneurship, and business planning, preparing you to become a leader and innovator in the growing field of environmental sustainability.
The 6-month work placement is an extension of the programme helping you transition into your desired career paths, whether as business entrepreneurs, leaders, designers, or innovators. It is designed to help you apply your course learnings in a real-world setting, enhancing your practical skills and boosting your future career prospects.
The course is designed to immerse you in diverse problem-solving frameworks, to address contemporary, pressing environmental challenges head-on. Whether you're poised to launch your own business or look to kickstart your career in the dynamic realm of sustainability and environmental governance, this programme is your gateway.
Prepare to delve into the intricate intersection of theory and practice, gaining a deep understanding of environmental realities at the interface of theory and practice and profound insights into sustainable development issues.
Along the journey, you'll master essential tools, methods, technologies, and policies vital for steering products and businesses towards sustainable management.
You will also undertake a research project, typically aligned with your chosen specialization, which can be desk-based and focused on a research idea or a business plan, often in collaboration with external organizations in the UK or abroad.
Added value
By completing this course, you will possess a broad set of skills essential for a career in the environmental and sustainability sectors. The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), entitling students to free IEMA student membership for the duration of the course.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will qualify for GradIEMA, a graduate membership that serves as a launchpad for future leaders in environment and sustainability.
This membership offers a range of benefits to support you throughout your career and provides a fast track to Practitioner Membership (PIEMA) upon successful completion of a work-based assessment of competence.
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This one-year MSc programme (with an optional six-month work placement) will equip you with skills across the disciplines of science, engineering design, entrepreneurship, and business planning, preparing you to become a leader and innovator in the growing field of environmental sustainability.
The 6-month work placement is an extension of the programme helping you transition into your desired career paths, whether as business entrepreneurs, leaders, designers, or innovators. It is designed to help you apply your course learnings in a real-world setting, enhancing your practical skills and boosting your future career prospects.
The course is designed to immerse you in diverse problem-solving frameworks, to address contemporary, pressing environmental challenges head-on. Whether you're poised to launch your own business or look to kickstart your career in the dynamic realm of sustainability and environmental governance, this programme is your gateway.
Prepare to delve into the intricate intersection of theory and practice, gaining a deep understanding of environmental realities at the interface of theory and practice and profound insights into sustainable development issues.
Along the journey, you'll master essential tools, methods, technologies, and policies vital for steering products and businesses towards sustainable management.
You will also undertake a research project, typically aligned with your chosen specialization, which can be desk-based and focused on a research idea or a business plan, often in collaboration with external organizations in the UK or abroad.
Added value
By completing this course, you will possess a broad set of skills essential for a career in the environmental and sustainability sectors. The course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), entitling students to free IEMA student membership for the duration of the course.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will qualify for GradIEMA, a graduate membership that serves as a launchpad for future leaders in environment and sustainability.
This membership offers a range of benefits to support you throughout your career and provides a fast track to Practitioner Membership (PIEMA) upon successful completion of a work-based assessment of competence.
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in Design, Science (e.g. Environmental and Social Sciences Engineering), Management, Business Studies or a related subject.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered if these are supported by a science A-level (or equivalent) and relevant work experience
Other relevant qualifications may be considered if applicants hold 3 years' relevant work experience.
The personal statement must show an interest in Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Business/Design together.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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