36 Part time MSc Programs in Sustainability Studies in United Kingdom for 2024

MSc Digital Politics & Sustainable Development responds directly to processes afoot of power shifts and power diffusion in international relations (IR). These processes are fundamentally changing the organisational structure of IR. This programme responds to questions of agency, action and accountability of governance networks by deploying systems-based approaches.

Critically analyse key concepts in disaster management theory, research, policy and practice.

With a focus on quality management, supply and sustainability, this MSc Engineering Management (CMI) programme provides an understanding of the wider processes supporting engineering activities. This online engineering management master’s course benefits practising engineers who want to take on a managerial position. Arden’s online study mode makes it is easier to develop your engineering and project management skills alongside your existing commitments.

How will we tackle ongoing global challenges? Join our new MSc Global Sustainable Development (Formerly MSc programme –Transformative Change for Sustainable Development). Transformative change is widely advocated by global organisations, such as the United Nations, as a roadmap towards a more sustainable future.

On the MSc Sustainable Economics, you will gain a thorough understanding and knowledge of how we can reorganise our economy so that it fits within the boundaries of the planet and how businesses can play their part in the sustainability transition.

The MSc Global Environment and Sustainability programme offers students modules covering pressing global contemporary environmental problems including climate change and environmental hazards, global food systems and health, water and energy resources, waste and pollution and biodiversity, biosecurity and conservation.

You’ll learn how to translate socio-ecological theories and technological innovation into effective policies and practices for sustainable development. These skills are in demand in international development agencies, NGOs, government ministries and firms in the Global South and North.

The circular economy is a way of thinking, researching and acting on climate change. A ‘circular economy’ means moving away from the world’s current, predominantly wasteful economic model where resources are extracted, manufactured, used, and discarded to one where waste is designed out and products and materials kept in use for as long as possible. Beyond the need for design innovations, a circular economy also means investigating how to change the way we consume and use goods and services, both locally and globally. On this interdisciplinary programme, you will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge of circular economy in order to support communities, businesses, and policymakers to create a more sustainable and equitable future.

Sustainability is a cross-cutting theme relevant to a wide range of sectors including those such as food production, farming, chemical production, manufacturing, construction, service sector, and retail, as well as at a policy level. The need for sustainable development is becoming increasingly important throughout the UK and globally, and organizations are now reflecting this in the decisions they make and the policies they put in place.

The MSc is designed for those engaged with or planning a career in professional contexts relating to energy and/or climate policy. The knowledge you gain on the MSc could lead you to high level academic or professional engagement in the public, private or non-profit sectors, including in public administration, international organisations, corporations, think tanks, public affairs & advocacy or any number of other arenas where climate and energy policies are shaped.

Thinking about a career in housing? Our PgDip and MSc Housing Studies (with Internship) offers a unique combination of academic study and professional work experience.

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.

If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development, this postgraduate course in Sustainable Rural Development is for you.You will study social, environmental, economic development professional development, and community engagement issues in the context of managing rural development.

This program is delivered jointly by the London School of Hygiene Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). It addresses a broad range of topics under the One Health paradigm and provides a foundation in the principles of diseases in the context of sociological systems, global health and food safety. Students develop skills related to methodology, transdisciplinary interactions and using a systems approach.

This Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health programme will prepare you for a career in conservation, or help existing wildlife and conservation professionals to secure senior roles in specialist areas. Many of our graduates realise their ambitions to change careers, or to take a more active role in promoting the value of nature in their communities and workplaces. Others use this programme as a stepping stone to further study and research careers.