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The Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Cities explores the urgent
challenges of urban sustainability through research, policy, and design
thinking. Balancing theory and practice, the programme equips students
to respond creatively to the environmental, social, and infrastructural
complexities shaping cities today and in the future. Using Glasgow as a
living laboratory, students investigate how global sustainability
goals—guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals—translate into
local action, examining issues such as housing, mobility, energy, and
climate resilience. Through lectures, seminars, and a collaborative
studio, students develop the skills to critically analyse, communicate,
and design interventions for sustainable urban transformation. The
programme’s blended delivery model combines in-person and online
learning, supporting flexibility and collaboration across disciplines.
Graduates emerge as engaged, responsible professionals equipped to lead
change across policy, design, and research contexts, contributing to the
creation of equitable, resilient, and regenerative cities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Architecture and Built Environment
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Cities explores the urgent
challenges of urban sustainability through research, policy, and design
thinking. Balancing theory and practice, the programme equips students
to respond creatively to the environmental, social, and infrastructural
complexities shaping cities today and in the future. Using Glasgow as a
living laboratory, students investigate how global sustainability
goals—guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals—translate into
local action, examining issues such as housing, mobility, energy, and
climate resilience. Through lectures, seminars, and a collaborative
studio, students develop the skills to critically analyse, communicate,
and design interventions for sustainable urban transformation. The
programme’s blended delivery model combines in-person and online
learning, supporting flexibility and collaboration across disciplines.
Graduates emerge as engaged, responsible professionals equipped to lead
change across policy, design, and research contexts, contributing to the
creation of equitable, resilient, and regenerative cities.
Admission Requirements
3+
6.5+
An undergraduate Degree with minimum First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours Degree, or the equivalent in a field relevant to the student’s chosen Pathway.
Additional entry requirements: Applicants are normally required to submit a portfolio of work, Applicants may also be required to attend an interview as part of their admissions assessment. The choice of the Pathway intended to be studied and a written rationale supporting the choice.
1 Year
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
10,700 GBP
International
26,420 GBP
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MSc Sustainable Cities
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
26,420 GBPTuition Fee/year
Architecture and Built EnvironmentMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Architecture and Built Environment
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Architecture and Built Environment
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate Degree with minimum First Class or Upper Second-Class Honours Degree, or the equivalent in a field relevant to the student’s chosen Pathway.
Additional entry requirements: Applicants are normally required to submit a portfolio of work, Applicants may also be required to attend an interview as part of their admissions assessment. The choice of the Pathway intended to be studied and a written rationale supporting the choice.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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