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Sustainable Development – (M.Sc.)
School of Oriental and African Studies
Centre for Development, Environment and Policy
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| Application Deadline: | November 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,475 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The global community faces a range of profound economic, social and environmental challenges that are intensifying due to climate change and globalisation. Responses to those challenges are often framed within broader debates about sustainable development.
This programme focuses on the global development and environmental challenges that have been articulated in the Millennium Development Goals and in other international agreements, and it explores ways of finding solutions to those challenges through the promotion of sustainable development. The programme provides a theoretical basis for the study of sustainable development and for understanding the evolution and meanings of this fiercely-contested concept.
The skills acquired on this programme will enable you to address the globalisation and sustainability challenges of this millennium.
The objectives are to enhance:
- knowledge for creativity and innovation, and informed decision and policy-making on sustainable development issues
- analytical, technical, inter-personal, and learning skills for resolving development and sustainability challenges through independent and/or collective means
- practical research experience and ethical insights for ensuring sustainable development, especially long-term or intergenerational outcomes.
Graduates of this programme will typically find work in:
- government ministries and other public sector organisations concerned with policy analysis in the fields of sustainable development and environmental planning
- international and non-governmental organisations concerned with the sustainable dimensions of economic change
- public and private sector companies conducting analyses of the interface between environment and poverty
- consultancies and development projects concerned with issues of sustainability
- applied research and teaching in institutions of research and higher education.
Contents
For the MSc in Sustainable Development students will take:
- 4 core modules
- 4 elective modules
- 2 research modules
Specialisms
If you are taking an MSc or a Postgraduate Diploma you choose elective modules within a particular specialism. This creates the opportunity for a clear focus in your studies, whereby you can develop understanding and skills relevant to specific professional interests. The name of the specialism will appear on the certificate awarded.
Core Modules
- climate change and development (C124)
- economics and institutions for development (C116)
- environmental science and management (C200)
- understanding sustainable development (C201)
Elective modules
(the compulsory module in each specialism appears in bold)
Specialisms
Agribusiness
- marketing for small agribusinesses (C138)
- managing social and environmental responsibility (C167)
- rural finance (C128) [scheduled for 2012]
Development Management
- managing knowledge and communication for development (C123)
- management in rural development (C231)
- NGO management (C132)
- project planning & management (C134)
Environmental Analysis
- environmental assessment (C207)
- environmental auditing and environmental management systems (C208)
- international environmental law (C114)
- managing social and environmental responsibility(C167)
Environmental Economics
- economic principles (C02)
- economics of environmental policy (C121)
- environmental valuation: theory, techniques and application (C122)
- natural resource economics (C105)
Environmental Management
- introduction to environmental economics & policy(C170)
- environmental assessment (C207)
- ethics and environmental practice (C163)
- international environmental law (C114)
Natural Resource Management
- sustainable land management (C168)
- natural resource economics (C105)
- sustainable forest management (C185)
- water resource management (C126)
Rural Development and Change
- rural development (C230)
- agricultural trade and policy (C110)
- food security and social protection (C125)
- understanding poverty (C119)
- either gender & social development (C140) or socioeconomics of rural livelihoods (C135)
Research component
- research methods (R106)
- Research Report (RR01)
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- A good degree in an appropriate discipline acceptable to the University.
- For all applicants a high level of English language ability in reading, writing and study skills, equivalent to a score of 6.0 in the IELTS test or a score of 580 in the paper-based test (PBT), 237 in the computerised test (CBT), or 90 in the Internet test (IBT) is required. Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council or another registered body.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Funding details
Scholarships and BursariesThere are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.
Loans
Another way to fund your studies is through educational loans. Some high street banks offer loans for education. The other option is a career development loan. Before taking out a loan ensure that you understand what the repayments will be and that you will be able to afford them.
Professional and Career Development LoansA Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan for UK students designed to help you pay for your course. Repayments start one month after you complete your course. You can borrow between £300 and £8,000. The bank will approve your loan according to your credit rating.
US Federal LoansEligible US students can apply for Stafford Federal Loans, Federal Plus and private loans to cover their tuition and maintenance costs.
The Registry Fees and Scholarship section can also certify student registration for other loans, such as Canadian educational loans.
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- Registry Fees Section if you have any queries on educational loans or fees for degree courses.
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Other Sources of Funding
Useful funding information can also be found at:
- Hotcourses Scholarship Search
- HERO funding information for research students
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