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PostgraduateMSc

Sustainable Development (online)

University of Sussex
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4 yearsDuration
£1,080Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Sustainable Development (online) at University of Sussex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The world’s biggest challenges can only be tackled with innovative, inclusive, and system-wide solutions. Our 100% online Masters will equip you with the interdisciplinary skills and insights you need to develop these solutions, and lead sustainable transformation in your business, sector and society at large. On this action-focused course, you will: - explore urgent threats to humanity including issues of conflict, security, health, climate and environmental change - unearth the root causes of these complex global sustainability challenges and the interconnected nature of environmental... International tuition fees are £1,080 per year, home/UK fees are £12,960 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Global Sustainability Challenges and Systems Thinking
Environmental Policy and Governance
International Development: Critical Perspectives
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management
Social Justice and Inclusive Development
Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models
Research Methods for Sustainable Development
Dissertation: Sustainable Development Solutions
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,080

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£4,320

Home Student Fee

£12,960

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Title (title large) Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£34,500
3 years£19,500£25,500£31,000
5 years£25,000£33,000£42,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Sussex

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