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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
SOAS, University of London
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
The global community faces problems of poverty and profound environmental change that are interconnected in complex and dynamic ways.
Our MSc Sustainable Development programme aims to provide you with a broad grounding in the main concepts associated with sustainable development. It's clear that solutions to the challenges of sustainable development need holistic, integrated and coordinated actions across a wide range of sectors.
Through the programme you will gain a theoretical basis for understanding the evolution, meanings and use of the concept of sustainable development. You will also acquire the skills needed to understand current environmental, developmental and sustainability issues and debates.
During your time on the programme your knowledge and understanding will be enhanced for decision and policy making on sustainable development issues. You will also gain critical, analytical and integrative skills for responding to these challenges.
Why study MSc Sustainable Development at SOAS?
- SOAS is ranked second in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2022)
- We're ranked 6th in UK for graduate employability (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Graduates from the Centre for Development, Environment and Policy leave SOAS with in-depth knowledge about the environment and sustainability challenges facing the world today, as well as the interdisciplinary skills to tackle them.
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 5,135per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
71st
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Campus address
SOAS, University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Camden, Greater London, WC1H 0XG, United Kingdom