MSc Sustainable Development at University of Bradford

Programme overview

This programme is designed to develop leaders with a deep understanding of sustainable development ideas, institutions, policies and networks - and the necessary critical thinking skills to inform policy and create long term impact. It is designed and delivered by a team with a cutting-edge research and policy advisory track record, who are passionate about sustainable development.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering | Duration: Sept - 12 months (15 with placement) / Jan - 14 months (17 with placement) full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis for Governance and Development, Dissertation, Sustainable Cities. First year (optional): Finance for Development, Issues in Development Theory, Economic Growth and Development, Assessing Development Practices Needs and Outcomes, Risk Assessment and Management, Africa Study Visit, African Politics and Security Dynamics, Applied Conflict Research, among others.

Career pathways

This programme is designed to boost career opportunities for those seeking to work in and develop future leaders of local, national, and international organisations and in corporate sector in relation to corporate social responsibility.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical application would include an undergraduate Degree (2.2 honours or above) UK system or comparative result if outside UK. We also give serious consideration to applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and take relevant work experience into consideration. Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience. If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum. English language requirements: IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,549 for the whole programme (2027/28). period not specified Source

International applicants: GBP 15,700 for the whole programme (2026/27). period not specified Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: Sept - 12 months (15 with placement) / Jan - 14 months (17 with placement) full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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