Environment, Development and Policy MA at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore how a just transition to solve the climate crisis could be achieved. Gain critical and practical skills for a sustainable future. On this MA you'll address questions of sustainability, equality, fairness and justice. What would a just transition look like to resolve the climate crisis? Is continued economic growth the solution or the problem in a warming world? How can we prevent biodiversity loss and create sustainable food systems?

Department: School of Global Studies | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Critical Debates in Development Theory, Political Economy of the Environment, Research Methods and Professional Skills, Dissertation (EDP).

Career pathways

Graduates have progressed into fields including Sussex-Luiss partnership, Find out about our, Dual Masters Programme, with LUISS University, 1st, in the world for Development Studies, (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026), 11th.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a social sciences, humanities, or natural sciences subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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