MSc Sustainability and Rural Regeneration at University of the Highlands and Islands

A fully online masters in sustainable rural development covering the theory, policy and practice of rural regeneration. It develops research and policy analysis skills alongside community engagement, GIS mapping, environmental impact assessment and carbon footprinting. A Gaelic communities pathway allows exit after three modules with a PgCert.

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 3-6 years; part-time modular: 15 weeks per module  |  Intake: January; September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core PgCert modules are Communities, nature and sustainability, The economics of community wealth building and Working with communities. Students then choose three options (for example Agroecology, Biodiversity management, Extreme weather, Net zero society or Geographic information systems) before completing a research dissertation for the MSc.

Career pathways

Graduates take management roles in local authorities and public utilities, national and regional development agencies, NGOs and international development agencies, community trusts, conservation agencies and trusts, environmental and economic development consultancies, tourism and heritage attractions, and national parks. Progression to MRes or PhD study is also possible.

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