MA Education for a Sustainable Environment

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,400 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MA Education for a Sustainable Environment

About

Join the world number one for societal and environmental impact (THE Impact Rankings 2023) and a top ten UK university for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
Study on an innovative course to help address local and global environmental and sustainability challenges in and through education.
Benefit from a blended teaching approach, giving you the flexibility to study this master's either onsite or online to fit your circumstances.
Benefit from a creative blended pedagogy to encourage sustainability and flexibility. In this unique MA, on-campus and distance students attend classes together and at the same time using video conferencing tools.

The MA Education for a Sustainable Environment provides you with knowledge, insights and competencies to become effective and creative practitioners, policy makers, researchers and communicators in the field of sustainability education.

Situated in the School of Environment, Education and Development, the course offers an environment for interdisciplinary exploration of the interconnected ecological, economic, political, historical and social dimensions of local and global sustainability challenges. It will enhance your critical awareness and knowledge of the relationship between education and a sustainable environment to support learning and research in communities, ethically and responsibly.

This MA has been designed for educational practitioners and policy makers, addressing the need to integrate sustainability education as a learning outcome in formal, informal and professional education settings. You will become part of a research-oriented international community, working with expert tutors, practitioners, and 'movement makers' equipping you with the skills to realise this integration in practice.

Disciplines

Master of Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent.

When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .

This programme accepts successful completion of the 6 and 10 week Pre-sessional English language course. We accept the following qualifications which must be valid on the start date of the Master's course:

Pre-sessional 6 week course requirement:

IELTS - 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no sub-skill below 5.5

TOEFL iBT - 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18

Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI - 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59 and no other sub-skill below 59

Pre-sessional 10 week course requirement:

IELTS - 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5

TOEFL iBT - 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18

Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI - 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59

Career

Career opportunities

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) graduates go on to shape education policy and practice. This MA is designed to develop careers in the area of Sustainability Education, including taking on new or more senior professional roles related to sustainability education in educational, government, private and/or voluntary/non-government sectors.

Graduates from the programme should be prepared and able to take on leadership, practitioner, research and professional roles in:

formal and informal educational settings;
professional learning and training settings;
media and communications training roles;
local, national and international governmental and NGO organisations;
academic and other research settings.

Careers support

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .

Careers support for international students

The Careers Service provide specialist resources, advice and events for international students to help with career planning and making the most of your time while studying in Manchester.

Global networks

The University of Manchester is proud to have the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.

International alumni groups are a great way to keep in touch with fellow Manchester graduates in your country, and provide an opportunity to build professional and social networks.