Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA at Middlesex University

Become a leader in shaping public policy for a better and more sustainable world. Led by experts with opportunities to apply for work placements. Sustainable development is a crucial global agenda addressing the multiple crises facing the world today. It involves the establishment of equitable social and economic relations supporting responsible use of environmental resources.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 1 year full-time + 12 months placement, 2 years part-time (part-time students are not eligible for the placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; placement year option)  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll complete four core modules plus two optional modules over two semesters (autumn and winter), with a dissertation module in the summer semester. Modules include Sustainable Development in Human Rights, Environmental Law and Governance, Global Governance for Sustainable Development, Intersectionality in Practice, Research and Dissertation, Work Integrated Learning, Integrated Work Learning, Cities and Sustainable Development, Migration: Debates and Governance, Foreign Policy and Geopolitical Risks in a Changing World Order.

Career pathways

This degree will enhance your knowledge and skills with respect to sustainable development, with a focus on environmental sustainability, net zero transition, equity, diversity and inclusion and human rights. You will develop a critical understanding of good governance, including governance approaches and instruments focused on different aspects of sustainable development.

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