MSt in Sustainability Leadership at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MSt in Sustainability Leadership is a part-time Cambridge master's delivered by CISL for mid-career leaders driving the business response to sustainability challenges. The continuous route runs over two years with four 7-day residential workshops in Cambridge.

What you will study

Residential workshops combined with online learning around six learning outcomes (global context, a sustainable future, levers for change, leadership, sustainability insight and communication). Year one has two individual assignments and a group research project; year two a 15,000-word research dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Continuous route: at least a good 2.1 Honours degree (or a completed Master's) from a UK university or recognised overseas equivalent; exceptional candidates without it may be considered (GMAT/GRE at or above the 50th percentile helps). At least 3 years of work experience after graduation, written support from an organisation that will be the focus of the work, and a research proposal. Alumni of the CISL Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business meet the academic requirement. 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 (200, no element below 185); nationals of majority English-speaking countries not normally tested. Applications for 2027 entry close 2 February 2027.

GBP 36,150 for the whole programme (2027 entry). £18,075 per year, includes Cambridge College membership; PG Cert alumni pay £27,054. Excludes accommodation, meals and £85 application fee. Source

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,075 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,075 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: 12 September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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

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