Department of Anthropology | MSc Sustainability, Energy and Development 12 months Postgraduate Program By Durham University |Top Universities

Department of Anthropology | MSc Sustainability, Energy and Development

Subject Ranking

# 29QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

AnthropologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Sustainability, Energy & Development at Durham University

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The MSc in Sustainability, Energy & Development focuses on the acute global challenges of climate change and inequality and how we make changes for the better.


The MSc in Sustainability, Energy & Development focuses on the global challenges of Climate Change and Inequality, providing you with a wide understanding of the processes and practices that contribute to these acute issues and an insight into the depth of change that is required in order to tackle them and how that is achieved.


The course emphasises the need to understand the role that can be played by local and indigenous knowledge and community-focused action as well as the contribution made through the words and actions of local and national states, corporations, agencies and international organisations in their efforts to address these challenges.


You will be taught by an active, interdisciplinary team who are all involved in world-class research on Energy, Sustainability and Development issues. Collaborations between the Department and the wider sector mean there are opportunities to get involved in a range of exciting programmes that aim to create a world of Environmental and Social Sustainability. These include projects for empowering climate resilience in the Global South, Inclusion & Equality within European Countries, The Role of Local Authorities as Agents of Change with Research in North-East England, and projects to address the social and political aspects of new technology development locally and globally.


The course is designed to develop critical, analytical, interpretative, integrative and presentation skills and is based on core modules that look at the challenges of making the transition to Sustainability in a way that benefits disadvantaged areas of society and on culturally informed perspectives on newer themes such as Resilience and Energy Justice.


Optional modules allow you to pursue your own interests while the dissertation enables you to carry out independent research under the supervision of a tutor with expertise in your chosen area.


Our Anthropology postgraduates are well-placed to build on the research-led teaching the Department offers. Many continue their academic careers by carrying out further research into the complex and diverse nature of humanity.


Durham courses develop a depth of practical skills and knowledge about understanding behaviour and society that are hugely applicable to the workplace environment and are highly sought after by employers in the UK and internationally.


Such attributes and qualities are easily transferable to a range of stimulating and rewarding professional careers. Our postgraduates have secured roles in development, health, government, policy, social research, culture, heritage, consultancy, education and media.


Recent postgraduates have moved into roles with employers that include Save the Children, HM Prison Service, Civil Service, Durham University, VSO, Office for National Statistics, National Graduate Development Programme (the local authority graduate scheme) and non-governmental organisations such as Concern Universal and Kenwa.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Program overview

Main Subject

Anthropology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MSc Sustainability, Energy & Development at Durham University

[email protected]


The MSc in Sustainability, Energy & Development focuses on the acute global challenges of climate change and inequality and how we make changes for the better.


The MSc in Sustainability, Energy & Development focuses on the global challenges of Climate Change and Inequality, providing you with a wide understanding of the processes and practices that contribute to these acute issues and an insight into the depth of change that is required in order to tackle them and how that is achieved.


The course emphasises the need to understand the role that can be played by local and indigenous knowledge and community-focused action as well as the contribution made through the words and actions of local and national states, corporations, agencies and international organisations in their efforts to address these challenges.


You will be taught by an active, interdisciplinary team who are all involved in world-class research on Energy, Sustainability and Development issues. Collaborations between the Department and the wider sector mean there are opportunities to get involved in a range of exciting programmes that aim to create a world of Environmental and Social Sustainability. These include projects for empowering climate resilience in the Global South, Inclusion & Equality within European Countries, The Role of Local Authorities as Agents of Change with Research in North-East England, and projects to address the social and political aspects of new technology development locally and globally.


The course is designed to develop critical, analytical, interpretative, integrative and presentation skills and is based on core modules that look at the challenges of making the transition to Sustainability in a way that benefits disadvantaged areas of society and on culturally informed perspectives on newer themes such as Resilience and Energy Justice.


Optional modules allow you to pursue your own interests while the dissertation enables you to carry out independent research under the supervision of a tutor with expertise in your chosen area.


Our Anthropology postgraduates are well-placed to build on the research-led teaching the Department offers. Many continue their academic careers by carrying out further research into the complex and diverse nature of humanity.


Durham courses develop a depth of practical skills and knowledge about understanding behaviour and society that are hugely applicable to the workplace environment and are highly sought after by employers in the UK and internationally.


Such attributes and qualities are easily transferable to a range of stimulating and rewarding professional careers. Our postgraduates have secured roles in development, health, government, policy, social research, culture, heritage, consultancy, education and media.


Recent postgraduates have moved into roles with employers that include Save the Children, HM Prison Service, Civil Service, Durham University, VSO, Office for National Statistics, National Graduate Development Programme (the local authority graduate scheme) and non-governmental organisations such as Concern Universal and Kenwa.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Admission Requirements

1 Year
Sep-2024

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