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MSc Global Sustainable Development (LA College (Plymouth)) [full-time, part-time route available distance learning, 1 year] at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

MSc Global Sustainable Development is a distance-learning masters delivered by MLA College and awarded by the University of Plymouth. It was developed jointly with UNITAR and examines how the UN Sustainable Development Goals interact with social and economic sectors; graduates also receive a UNITAR certificate of completion.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time route available, distance learning)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available distance learning  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Debating Sustainability and Researching Sustainability (research methods including survey, ethnographic and participatory action research, introductory GIS and statistics). Sector options include sport and development goals, a cultural lens on sustainability, food, water, sustainable energy and waste management, followed by a Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK/EU applicants: a relevant honours degree or equivalent professional qualification; other qualifications with substantial experience in an appropriate field may be considered, and non-standard applications are considered case by case. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent; pre-sessional English courses are available.

Duration: 1 year

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