MSc Global Environmental Sustainability at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary MSc Global Environmental Sustainability examines environmental challenges through politics, law, conflict management, economics and natural science, and is open to graduates from any discipline. Students can benefit from networking and internship opportunities with Scotland's International Environment Centre.

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are small-group seminars, supported by lectures, practitioner engagements, applied case studies and Environmental Impact Assessments, with training for fieldwork subject to ethical approval. Assessment includes environmental impact assessment reports, case studies and essays, ending in a dissertation that can be developed with a partner organisation.

Career pathways

Careers as climate change officers, environmental policy makers, sustainability officers or coordinators, sustainability consultants, corporate responsibility executives, and environmental or energy engineers, in the private sector, local councils, government and NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate or relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.5 with 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in speaking and listening; PTE Academic 62 overall with 60 in reading and writing and 59 in speaking and listening; TOEFL iBT (taken before 21 January 2026) 88 overall with 20 reading, 19 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking, or (from 21 January 2026) 4.5 overall with no band below 4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,050 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 10,900 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: MSc full-time: 12 months; MSc part-time: 24 months

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