Environment and Sustainable Development MSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 30-Jan-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 31,100 / year

Apply Date 30-Jan-2023

Environment and Sustainable Development MSc

About

About this degree

Faced with the most severe environmental crisis in human history, with unprecedented degradation, displacements, disasters and the (re)production of inequalities, it becomes ever more pressing to acquire the capacities for effective action to restore, enhance and safeguard our planet.

This MSc aims to equip participants to work effectively as development planners/practitioners to address these challenges through gaining a deeper understanding of the processes within urban environmental change and developing strategic capacities to respond within a framework of systems theory, environmental justice and sustainability.

Who this course is for

This interdisciplinary programme attracts participants from a wide variety of fields including anthropologists, economists, geographers and natural scientists, as well as planners, architects and engineers.

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What this course will give you

This programme offers an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of socio-environmental change, equipping graduates with the skills required to face complex global challenges in urban regions while being sensitive to local contexts and remaining flexible in fast changing realities.

For the last 70 years the Development Planning Unit at UCL has championed forms of development planning that promote socially just and sustainable development in the context of rapid urbanisation in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The programme provides opportunities to interact with leading thinkers in development planning and students will also benefit from the DPU’s longstanding and geographically expansive alumni and international partner network.

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The Environment and Sustainable Development MSc examines the critical relations between development planning and socio-environmental challenges in urban areas of the Global South. It challenges mainstream approaches to development, focusing on developing strategic pathways to address environmental injustices and enhance collective capacities to act towards more just and sustainable futures.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The normal minimum qualifications are an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; and a demonstrated interest in the subject matter of the programme. A minimum of six months work experience is also recommended. Candidates who do not meet the above requirements may be considered if they are able to demonstrate substantial relevant senior-level professional experience and an ability to engage academically with the subject matter of the programme.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

Graduate destinations range from UK-based organisations in the public, private and community sectors to governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations which operate in a development capacity in the Global South.