Global Sustainable Development

Course Overview

The MSc Global Sustainable Development at University of St Andrews is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Global Sustainable Development programme addresses many of the most pressing sustainability challenges of the 21st century, equipping our students to evaluate diverse and contested ideas about what these challenges are and how best to solve them, as well as teaching them the skills needed to develop their ideas in policy directions. We cover a breadth of environmental, social and economic issues, such as climate change, development, health, energy, policy change and conservation. Our MSc in Global Sustainable Development is led-by interdisciplinary critical social science. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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