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Sustainable Development MSc

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course is designed to be accessible to people from different academic and professional backgrounds. You’ll develop broad-based, interdisciplinary social science skills needed for careers focused on sustainability transformations. The course is critical and constructive, drawing on ideas and concepts from: development studies science, technology and society studies innovation studies political science economics geography. You’ll learn to translate a variety of socio-ecological concepts, research methods and innovation narratives into effective policies, strategies and practices for sustainable development. These skills are valued by: governments and firms in the Global South and North international development agencies and consultancies social enterprises, not-for-profit and non-governmental organisations.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 26,995per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    34th out of 70 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    116 57%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    39th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    20th

    9

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