Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design MSc at Brunel University of London

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary MSc programme explores how sustainability, entrepreneurship and design can be combined to address global environmental challenges and support organisational and societal change. It is designed for students who want to develop the knowledge and practical capabilities needed to work across sustainable innovation, business transformation, policy, enterprise and design-led problem solving. The programme combines perspectives from science, design, engineering and business.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences | Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 21 months full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time; placement year option | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme begins in September and combines taught study with a dissertation. Compulsory modules include Business Planning, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Professional Design Studio, Sustainable Design, Sustainability, Policy, and Governance, Political Economy of the Changing World Order, Dissertation and others.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates for careers at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, enterprise and design. Its interdisciplinary structure supports progression into roles that span organisational strategy, policy, product and service development, equipping students to work across a wide range of environmental and societal challenges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a minimum of 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification. We welcome applications from a wide range of academic backgrounds including Environmental Science, Design, Social Sciences, Engineering, Management, Business, Law, Economics or a related subject. Applicants with a third-class Honours degree, or other qualifications may also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant work experience and a science A-level (or equivalent). An interview may be required. Your personal statement should demonstrate a clear interest in Sustainability and the relationship between Entrepreneurship, Business and Design. English language: IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,125 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,320 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 21 months full-time with placement

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brunel.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=SUSENTINNFTD&code2=0001

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