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MSc Environmental Sustainability at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our world faces many environmental challenges, whether with ongoing climate change, biodiversity loss, uncertain food security, natural hazards or pollution. We need a new generation to understand the urgency of the problem and guide us on a more sustainable trajectory. With the MSc Environmental Sustainability, you will gain knowledge and first-hand experience of key environmental sustainability challenges, such as the energy transition, food production, flooding and conservation.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: Lancaster Environment Centre  |  Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Eco-innovation for Sustainable Development, Global Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability, Local Environmental Challenges and Initiatives, Master's Dissertation.

Career pathways

Sustainability is a major area of employment growth as international organisations, governments, public agencies, private corporations and communities all over the world adopt targets, develop strategies and commit to the implementation of global agreements and the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Graduates of the MSc Environmental Sustainability will be open to career opportunities in a wide variety of fields, including professional roles in:

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a subject with a component of Natural or Physical Sciences, e.g. Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Ecology or similar. We may also consider non-standard applicants, for example where the degree subject does not include a component of Natural or Physical Sciences, but the applicant has considerable work experience or similar training related to Environmental Sustainability. Please contact us for information. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years

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