Program Overview

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MSc Sustainable Development in Practice

Overview

A highly-topical course that focuses on the urgent challenges organisations, communities and government face in bringing about sustainable change in individual behaviour, business practice and wider society.

Accreditations and Partnerships

• Accredited by Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)

About

Course Description

The course studies sustainable development in the context of the European Green Capital 2015, exploring the challenges of creating a sustainable future. It covers the role of businesses, governments, and individuals in ensuring sustainability informs every aspect of operations, policy-making, and personal choices.

Employer Enhancing Skills

Students work on live briefs and real-world projects, accessing organisations and case studies through UWE Bristol's research activities and network of sustainability partners. The course enhances employability by applying skills and knowledge to real-world challenges.

Entry

Entry Requirements

• Normally requires an honours degree of 2.2 or above
• Relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications considered on an individual basis for those not meeting grade requirements
• Personal statement required as part of the application
• International students may qualify through UWE Bristol's International College if they do not meet academic or English language requirements
• English language support available for those requiring additional language skills

English Language Requirement

• Minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent)

Structure

Content

The course includes:

• Sustainable Business and Consultancy
• Communications Campaigns: Creative Approaches and Tools
• Creating Systems and Behaviour Change for Sustainable Development
• Masters Project
• Sustainable Development: Principles and Practice
• Professional Practice
• Optional modules to the value of 30 credits, chosen from the CATE Optional Module Portfolio

Learning and Teaching

• Taught sessions on campus from an interdisciplinary team
• Guided learning through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and case studies
• Independent study to acquire knowledge and challenge existing perspectives
• Work-based learning involving a six-week professional project

Assessment

• Combination of coursework and presentations
• Project-based assessment focusing on real-world challenges to build a portfolio of work in pro-sustainability change

Fees

Full-time Course

• Home Award Fee: Ł11,500
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł958
• International Award Fee: Ł17,500
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,458

Part-time Course

• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł958

Features

Professional Accreditation

• Accredited by Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)

Study Facilities

• Access to Frenchay Library, 24 hours a day, and other specialist libraries
• Extensive range of computer suites, some open 24 hours a day
• Resources for photography, digital imaging, filming, and sound recording
• Specialist computing workshops and labs
• Remote study options and online resources via Blackboard

Careers

Career Opportunities

The course offers a blend of skills, knowledge, and thinking to develop careers in private and public sector businesses and organisations, including:

• Leading change in multi-national corporations or international organisations
• Planning and implementing sustainable development in specialist sectors
• Campaigning, development, or aid work
• Advising in bodies such as the UN, EU, or OECD
• Developing government policy or setting up a consultancy
• Pursuing a PhD or teaching career

Alumni Testimonial

"I find myself using the knowledge I acquired, on this course, around behaviour change theory, sustainability frameworks, and communications evaluation in my day-to-day workings." - Matt, Senior Fund Assembly Officer, Sustrans