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PostgraduateMSc

Sustainable Development

University of Surrey
Guildford, England
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2 yearsDuration
£27,100Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Surrey, the MSc Sustainable Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Why choose this course Our Sustainable Development MSc provides you with the knowledge to help organisations move towards a greener future. It examines the societal transformations required to tackle the climate emergency, protect the environment, and shift towards sustainable consumption and production – as outlined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This course is run by our Centre for Environment and Sustainability (CES) and the Institute for Sustainability, and in partnership with the new Surrey CIFAL – a United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)... International tuition fees are £27,100 per year, home/UK fees are £1,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Sustainable Development Goals and Global Policy
Environmental Management Systems and Practice
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies
Circular Economy and Resource Management
Corporate Sustainability and Governance
Research Methods for Sustainability Studies
Sustainable Supply Chains and Production
Dissertation in Sustainable Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,100

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£54,200

Home Student Fee

£1,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

UK fees £12,900 Overseas fees £25,900 UK fees £14,100

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Surrey

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£30,000£34,500£41,000
5 years£36,500£43,000£53,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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£3,000scholarship value
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About University of Surrey

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