Sustainability and Environmental Modelling MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

This MSc teaches environmental modelling, which integrates data on natural resources, ecosystems and human activities to simulate outcomes and inform sustainability decisions and policy. Students also study sustainability principles and the law and governance of strategic sustainability decisions.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months (full-time) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Energy Transition and Climate Change and Principles of Sustainability (20 credits each) and Water and Environmental Modelling, together with An Interdisciplinary Introduction and Research Training in Energy and Sustainability Studies (10 credits) and a dissertation. Core modules are taught by Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) staff and assessed by essays, practical assignments, exams, group exercises and a dissertation.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for careers in policy, practical management, and training and research in the energy, environment, society and governance sections of firms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree: a UK lower second-class honours (2:2) degree in law, geography, environmental science/studies, planning, engineering or business studies; applicants who do not meet the standard requirements are considered case by case. English language: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with 6.0 in writing, 5.5 in listening, 5.5 in reading and 6.0 in speaking (other English tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic UKVI, LANGUAGECERT and WASSCE grade C6 in English are also accepted). International application deadline: 17 November 2026.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year (2027/28 (September 2). Scottish and rest of UK fee status, per year of study (2027 entry) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2027/28 (September 2). Per year of study (2027 entry), before scholarships Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months (full-time)

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