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University of Greenwich

London , England ,United Kingdom

Global Sustainable Development, MSc

How will we tackle ongoing global challenges? Join our MSc programme – Global Sustainable Development.

Despite progress in many aspects of global development over recent decades, about 735 million people experienced hunger in 2022, an increase of 122 million since 2019. Degradation of our natural resources – land, water, forests, and biodiversity – continues at alarming rates. These challenges are exacerbated by climate change and violent conflicts in many parts of the world. Tackling these challenges and ensuring a better future will require sustainable development and Transformative Change (TC) – change that is disruptive, systemic, occurs at relatively large scales, and involves a reconfiguration of technology, economy, institutions, and society.

Our Global Sustainable Development MSc will provide you with an in-depth understanding of Development Studies theory and practice, including different conceptions of human, societal and environmental changes. Drawing on real-world-lessons from various domains (economic, environmental, social, and institutional), sectors (agri-food, energy, education, and financial services) and contexts (developing and developed countries), you will develop the capacity to critically discuss, analyse, and evaluate sustainable development and TC. You will develop hands-on skills in sustainable development design and planning, project management, research, and impact evaluation methods, and familiarity with systems modelling and relevant software. The MSc will enhance your communication, networking, and community-engagement skills.

Campus Information

Medway Campus

Medway Campus has a rich naval history. Its red-brick buildings were previously a Royal Navy base. Nelson's flagship HMS Victory was built at Chatham's Historic Dockyard. The campus also has amazing cafés and bars, including those in Pembroke and Pilkington Buildings.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You’ll always attract employers if you have relevant work experience. At the University of Greenwich, we have plenty of courses where you can spend time in industry and get yourself noticed.
A degree with a placement or internship can be a life-changing experience. You can:

  • Gain valuable hands-on skills
  • Discover hidden talents
  • Make your CV stand out
  • Build a network of contacts in your chosen industry
  • Perhaps even get a job offer from your placement or internship employer.

We’ve lots of opportunities for work-based learning, from summer placements to sandwich years. These fit flexibly around your on-campus studies and enhance what you learn in the classroom.

Our placements and internships team will support you on your journey. They:

  • Have an extensive network of employer partners across a wide range of industries
  • Can help you search for a placement or internship
  • Hold activity and insight days to provide students with a snapshot of potential careers
  • Work with you to identify your strengths so you can find the opportunity that’s right for you.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic entry requirements
For admission to our Master's programmes, please ensure you meet the following criteria:

A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% in the final year. However, if you are graduating from one of the following top universities: Mumbai University, Savitribai Phule Pune University (Pune University), Calcutta University, Delhi University, Bangalore University, and Madras University, a minimum of 50% in the final year is required.

Please note some specialised courses may require a four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 65% in the final year. However, if you are graduating from one of the top universities mentioned above, a minimum of 60% in the final year is required.

Additionally, for certain courses, it may be necessary to have studied specific subjects at the university level to be eligible. Our admissions team will assess your application to determine the relevance of your academic background once you apply.

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English language entry requirements
For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score below 5.5.

Standard XII Waiver: achieve a minimum of 70% in English from Standard XII. However, please note that this Standard XII waiver is not applicable to applicants from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, or Uttarakhand.