MSt in Sustainability Leadership (Flexible) at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The flexible route to the MSt in Sustainability Leadership is split into three stages (Certificate, Diploma, MSt) that can be taken with breaks, within 10 years in total. Stage 3 is the final master's stage, with less intense pacing than the continuous route.

Faculty: Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) | Department: CISL | Duration: Stage 3: 2 years part-time (full flexible route within a maximum of 10 years) | Intake: 13 October 2027 (stage 3) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 3 comprises three 2.5-day residential workshops plus two half days of Leadership for Change, and a 10,000-word research essay under an academic supervisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Stage 3 applicants must have completed the CISL PG Diploma in Sustainable Business (stages 1 and 2) before the start; PG Diploma alumni are typically expected to achieve an overall grade B or above. Applicants in their final Diploma year may apply. At least 3 years of work experience after graduation and organisational support. English: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (7.0 in listening, speaking and writing, 6.5 in reading); TOEFL iBT 100 (25 in each component) if taken on or before 21 Jan 2026; C2 Proficiency grade A, B or C. Applications for 2027 entry close 2 February 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,976 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 8,976 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: 13 October 2027 (stage 3)

Duration: Stage 3: 2 years part-time (full flexible route within a maximum of 10 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/bmslstslf/apply

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