MSc Sustainability & Environmental Studies at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A cross-disciplinary MSc, running since 1992, on environmental management and policy, circular economy, sustainability and Environmental Impact Assessment in developed and developing countries. Teaching draws on all four University faculties and the course is open to graduates of any discipline.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 or 36 months part-time (on campus); 36 months part-time distance learning | Intake: September and January | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learn about major environmental issues and the circular economy, and how environmental considerations and climate change feed into development and planning decisions. A wide range of subject options lets students design their own curriculum, with an opportunity to carry out an industrial project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in private consultancies, government agencies, local authorities, environmental regulators, businesses, NGOs and government departments; some start their own companies or a PhD. Job titles include Carbon Reporting Consultant and Circular Economy Advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline, including social sciences, arts, engineering, law, chemistry, maths, physics, geology, biology and business. Lower classifications may be considered with strength elsewhere (relevant work experience, excellent final project, very strong academic reference or application statement). International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement); other recognised English tests are accepted. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2026/27). Home fee status, Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland, same fee. Full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Source

Intake: September and January

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 or 36 months part-time (on campus); 36 months part-time distance learning

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