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Sustainable Development

University University of Leeds
Department School of Politics and International Studies
Course title Global Development and Africa
Qualification MA 
Months of entry September
Entry requirements Good honours degree or equivalent in a related subject. Allowance may be made for relevant professional and work experience.
Course description MA Global Development and Africa provides you with up-to-date knowledge and an in-depth understanding of key contemporary debates about Africa's politics, culture, society and sustainable development.

Dedicated core modules, including Africa in the Contemporary World, mean that this pathway will provide you with specialist knowledge in development matters affecting Africa and you will graduate with an MA Global Development and Africa, demonstrating to potential employers your understanding of the issues and debates in Africa today.

The course gives you the opportunity to survey the analytical approaches to the study of Africa's political economy and culture, and examine competing perspectives on core themes in Africa's development experience. You will investigate the major debates in environmental sustainability and agricultural development, and analyse the comparative experiences to be found within Africa, and between Africa and other developing regions.

You will also study the relations between the state, politics and development strategies in Africa since independence, and assess contemporary debates in development situating African and comparative experiences of food security, debt, development and environmental crises.
Contact name Postgraduate Office
Telephone +44 (0) 113 343 6843
Email polispg@leeds.ac.uk
Web www.leeds.ac.uk/polis/study/postgrad.sht....
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University De Montfort University, Leicester
Department Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development
Course title Climate Change and Sustainable Development F85071
Qualification MSc
Months of entry September
Entry requirements Applicants should normally have a good degree (second-class and above) in a relevant subject or five years' work experience in an appropriate field. Applicants from outside the UK must possess an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution.
Course description As the effects of global warming are felt, the demand for professionals able to address the challenge increases. The climate change problem transcends traditional academic boundaries and demands realistic and cost-effective solutions. MSc Climate Change and Sustainable Development meets these needs.

Graduates will:

    * understand tradeoffs and opportunities presented by global warming and sustainable development
    * understand relevant policy frameworks at a range of geographical scales
    * be able to produce climate change strategies and renewable energy implementation plans
    * understand the drivers of and barriers to sustainable behaviour change 
Contact name  
Telephone +44 (0)116 257 7979
Email iesd@dmu.ac.uk
Web www.iesd.dmu.ac.uk
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University University of Glasgow
Department Centre for Development Studies
Course title Environment & Sustainable Development
Qualification MSc PGDip
Months of entry September
Entry requirements A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject. Relevant work experience may be considered.
Course description This programme is designed for those intending to pursue careers as managers of environmental projects; the professional planning staff of ministries concerned with the design and implementation of environmental policies (especially in developing countries); and those working on environmental issues in international agencies or academic and research institutions. Content

You take four core courses

    * Environmental economics
    * Policies for sustainability and development
    * Theory and principles of sustainability
    * Development policy.

Plus two options and a dissertation. The list of options includes

    * Project planning, appraisal and implementation
    * Economic appraisal of development projects
    * Globalisation, trade and economic development
    * Quantitative methods for planning - forecasting
    * Quantitative methods for planning - optimal decision-making
    * Aid and development
    * Environmental law in its international context
    * Other MSc options subject to approval.
Contact name Postgraduate Admissions Office
Telephone +44 (0)141 330 2000
Email pgadmissions@gla.ac.uk
Web www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/lbss/e....
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University University of Edinburgh
Department Centre for Environmental Change and Sustainability
Course title Environmental Sustainability
Qualification MSc PGDip
Months of entry September
Entry requirements A 2:1 university honours degree, or its equivalent if outside the UK in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, social science, economics or other relevant subject. If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Course description Concern over the environmental sustainability of human activities is becoming an increasingly important influence on international policy and the behaviour of public agencies and private companies. This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge to work effectively in organisations seeking to promote sustainable development and improve environmental performance. The programme is strongly interdisciplinary, providing the opportunity to integrate scientific, socio-economic and policy perspectives to gain a broad understanding of sustainability and how it can be achieved. Course Modules include the following: Principles of Environmental Sustainability and Management of Sustainable Development; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Ethics; Water Resource Management; Project Appraisal; Planning and Rural Development. Students will be equipped to:

    * assess the sustainability of policies, programmes and projects at scales ranging from the local to the global;
    * analyse environmental problems using knowledge from different disciplines, leading to well-founded and effective solutions;
    * advocate sustainable development and engage in informed debate on current environmental controversies
Contact name Postgraduate secretary
Telephone 0131 650 4866
Email env-sus@geos.ed.ac.uk
Web www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/finde....
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University Middlesex University
Department School of Health and Social Sciences
Course title Sustainable Development
Qualification MA PGDip PGCert
Months of entry September
Entry requirements Graduates with a degree in a relevant social or environmental discipline. NOn-gradautes are considered on an individual basis for evidence of commitment to development, relevant work experience, ability.
Course description You will learn to assess the potential of interventions for long-term development. Links between the community and global institutions are explored as key elements in understanding the development process. Understanding sustainability, which is increasingly incorporated into policy-making at all levels, is a central theme of the course. Policy analysis is a core skill acquired and developed during the programme. Modules that are covered may ionclude: Approaches to Development, Disaster Mitigation in the Development, Global Environmental Issues, Policies and Institutions, Globalisation, Migration, Racism and Citizenship, Sustainable Tourism Management.
Contact name Admissions Enquiries
Telephone 020 8411 5555
Email admissions@mdx.ac.uk
Web www.mdx.ac.uk/hssc
Application  
University Staffordshire University
Department Division of Geography
Course title Sustainable Development
Qualification MA PGDip 
Months of entry February and September
Entry requirements An honours degree in a related subject such as geography, politics, environmental studies/ science, environmental management, law, sociology or development will be required. Candidates with degrees (or equivalent) in other subjects will also be considered, as well as those individuals who have if they have related employment or substantial voluntary experience, with a demonstrable interest in or a commitment to sustainable development issues.
Course description The aims of this course are :

    * To provide an advanced course of study of the theory and practice of sustainable development; emphasis is given to the analysis of the conceptual debates surrounding its contested nature, and the study of its implementation in the real world, informing policies from the international to the local scale;
    * To engage students in the evaluation of key principles, theories and concepts associated with the sustainable development agenda;
    * To provide students with the capacity, critical abilities and skills to relate the academic debates on sustainable development to the practice and implementation of the sustainability agenda from the global to local scale;
    * To develop students with the capacity for independent, creative thought, and developing critical skills to assess and evaluate academic literature and other forms of research output;
    * To enable an appreciation of the contested nature of the theory and practice of sustainability, and so to develop conceptual skills in understanding and evaluating appropriate research methodologies and strategies as a basis for research
    * To develop a critical understanding of the techniques and methods deployed in the implementation of sustainable development, competence in collecting, processing and presenting information and data, thus enabling students to undertake their own research.
Contact name Enquiry Office
Telephone +44 (0)1782 294400
Email enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
Web www.staffs.ac.uk/geography/
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University University of Surrey
Department Centre for Environmental Strategy, School of Engineering
Course title Sustainable Development
Qualification MSc PGDip PGCert
Months of entry September
Entry requirements The normal entry level is a minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent in social, life or physical sciences or engineering disciplines, or sufficient work experience. Two letters of reference are also required.
Course description This course seeks to provide an interdisciplinary training that will enable students to be fully conversant with the various constituents of sustainable development. In doing so it aims to equip participants with the conceptual and analytical tools they need to address the growing importance of incorporating ethical dimensions, economic prudence, social awareness and environmental principles as the cornerstones of development. The course has been conceived primarily for those already working or seeking to work in government and non-government organisations.
Contact name  
Telephone +44 (0)1483 300800
Email ces-pgt@surrey.ac.uk
Web www.surrey.ac.uk/ces
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University University of Exeter
Department College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Course title Sustainable Development
Qualification MSc 
Months of entry October
Entry requirements A 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent. Those without standard entry qualifications are encouraged to contact the Directors.
Course description This programme offers a unique opportunity to study first world sustainable development in a holistic context. It provides a rigorous theoretical training in core issues surrounding sustainability.

A wide range of options enable you to specialise in key aspects of sustainable development, providing a practical and problem-based approach to learning focused on both the academic study of sustainable development and the implementation of sustainability in a range of professional contexts. This is achieved through thorough training in research methods for sustainability and the opportunity to develop work-based learning and related experience.
Contact name  
Telephone +44 (0) 1392 725355
Email s.w.barr@exeter.ac.uk
Web www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/ge....
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University University of Stirling
Department School of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Course title Sustainable Development
Qualification MSc 
Months of entry September
Entry requirements Normally a minimum of a second class Honours degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant subject, but consideration is given to other candidates with substantial relevant professional experience.
Course description This programme aims to give participants from a range of backgrounds a particularly valuable set of skills and a qualification for the future. It will provide you with a unique mix of theory, practical skills and applications, close links with community, commercial and governmental sectors, both nationally and internationally, as well as opportunities for placements and practical work in the UK, Europe and in key areas of international development worldwide.

On completion of this degree, you will have:

    * An understanding of the scientific principles (atmospheric, hydrological and ecological) that underpin sustainable development.
    * An understanding of the economic, social, political and legal frameworks for sustainable development.
    * A sound training in relevant practical, investigative, research, communicative and management skills essential for sustainable development professionals.
Contact name Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
Telephone + 44 (0) 1786 467046
Email rose.goodacre@stir.ac.uk
Web www.sbes.stir.ac.uk
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University University of St Andrews
Department School of Geography and Geosciences
Course title Sustainable Development
Qualification MSc 
Months of entry September
Entry requirements A 2.1 or equivalent (USA GPA 3.3 or better) in your first degree. English language competency of IELTS score 7, or TOEFL 600 or better if your first language is not English. We also recognize the value of practical experience, so please talk to us if you do not meet the academic criteria above as each application is judged on its merits.
Course description The University of St Andrews has recently launched a new suite of interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes in Sustainable Development. These courses will expand your knowledge and understanding of sustainable development, enabling you to develop the expertise that will help you make a contribution to a sustainable future.

Course Programmes include:

    * MSc in Sustainable Development (full academic year)
    * Postgradaduate Diploma in Sustainable Development (two semesters)
    * Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Development (one semester)

During this course you will learn about the underlying issues that have created today's global challenges and the possible journeys to a more sustainable society, whilst also taking advantage of options from a variety of other disciplines to follow your own personal pathway. Sustainability impacts on almost all aspects of life, so your future career could take you in one of many different directions. For example, you could:
    * Work in industry addressing sustainability aspects of business management, engineering, planning, transport, project management, construction, waste, energy or environmental management.
    * Make yourself heard as a sustainability researcher or policy adviser in local, regional or national government, NGOs and campaigning groups.
    * Act as an adviser to supra-national bodies such as the United Nations, World Bank, European Union, OCED and such like.
    * Become a sustainability adviser and assessor working directly in private sector organisations, industry or as a consultant (in both mainstream and specialist businesses).
    * Help others directly through social development or aid work.
    * Spread the word by outreach and education in sustainable living via public or third sector organisations (Councils, NGOs and such like).
    * Stay at university to research a PhD, perhaps eventually going on to a teaching or research career.
Contact name  
Telephone +44(0)1334 463904
Email sasi@st-andrews.ac.uk
Web www.st-andrews.ac.uk/sasi/postgraduate/m....
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University Kingston University
Department Geography, Geology and the Environment
Course title Sustainable Environmental Development with Management Studies
Qualification MSc PGCert PGDip
Months of entry September
Entry requirements The normal entry qualification required is an honours degree awarded by a British University (including CNAA) or an equivalent qualification from an approved overseas university. Normally the degree level should be at second class honours level or higher. The degree should normally contain one or more aspects from the Geographical, Earth, Environmental, Biological or Chemical Sciences as the major field(s) of study.
Course description If you are interested in the environment and issues concerning sustainable development, conservation and the management of natural resources, and would like to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to assist with the implementation and maintenance of sustainable environmental management, this course is ideal. It focuses on combining sound environmental practice with economic and social agendas. These subjects are taught in combination with the fundamentals of management theory, setting your scientific knowledge in a vocational context. The sustainable environmental development modules enable you to evaluate the changing nature of human interaction with the environment; examine current conservation policy, strategies and issues; and look at the involvement and response of commercial, industrial and public sectors to environmental issues. The management studies modules give you an insight into how the business world operates and will introduce you to marketing concepts and people management skills.
Contact name  
Telephone +44 (0)20 8417 7419
Email pgscience-enquiries@kingston.ac.uk
Web www.kingston.ac.uk/pgsusdev/
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