MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development at Queen's University Belfast

A Master's programme open to applicants from all subject backgrounds, designed to create leaders and sustainability professionals for organisations in the public and private sectors. It is approved by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), giving free student membership and eligibility for GradISEP on completion.

Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: 2027/28 academic year; late September start  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study at intermediate level leadership and management, environmental and sustainability science, social studies and economics. Modules use action-based, experiential methods including practicals, site visits, work placements and community-based learning consultancy projects, plus lectures and tutorials, with a year-long community-based learning group project. It includes two compulsory and a third optional eight-week work placement in organisations with a sustainability focus.

Career pathways

Many students go on to employment with their placement host organisation. The course prepares graduates as change agents and sustainability leaders in any field.

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