MSc Global Sustainable Development at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

How will we tackle ongoing global challenges? Join our MSc programme – Global Sustainable Development. Despite progress in many aspects of global development over recent decades, about 735 million people experienced hunger in 2022, an increase of 122 million since 2019.

What you will study

This MSc course is run by the Natural Resources Institute – a specialist organisation with a focus on development-related research, teaching, consultancy, and community engagement. Receive personalised teaching from a team of world-leading researchers and development practitioners with experience of working with the World Bank, UN, CGIAR, NGOs, etc. NRI’s extensive global networks & ongoing research projects in 30+ countries will provide you with opportunities for practitioner-based learning. You will receive one-to-one care and mentoring and be part of a vibrant and diverse postgraduate student community.

Career pathways

Our interdisciplinary MSc will make you employment ready for opportunities in government and NGOs worldwide, as managers, policy makers and researchers who can analyse, facilitate, plan, and lead transformative change towards sustainable development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2.2, or above, in Development Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Economics, Social Science, Business Studies or a relevant subject. Applicants who do not have the above may be considered on a case-by-case basis provided they possess appropriate work experience. In such cases, applicants will need to submit a portfolio of evidence and participate in an interview.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg

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