MSc Sustainable Development

The Sustainable Development MSc course offered by the University of Surrey provides students with the analytical skills to understand the complexities and trade-offs of sustainable development. The course offers in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to promote sustainable development in both developed and developing country contexts. Course Content: The course focuses on the dynamic interlinkages between societal, ecological and economic processes, needs and sustainability goals. You will understand the critical issues in sustainable development across the globe, focusing mainly on the tensions between environmental quality, economic prosperity and social equity. The course also challenges students to examine the concept and practice of sustainable development at multiple levels, from the local to the global.Key Modules: The study program consists of modules such as Sustainable Development: Principles and Practice, Environmental Law and Governance, Green Business and Industrial Sustainability, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change and Development, Science and Technology for Development, Tools for Sustainability, and Natural and Human-induced Disasters and Vulnerability.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as part of its South East Doctoral Training Centre. Future Careers: Upon completion, graduates can enjoy exciting career paths in various sectors. Graduates might go into careers in policy, research, consultancy, private and public sectors, NGOs, and more. Many of the graduates have joined the UK Government's Fast Stream Programme.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.