Program Overview

MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development

The MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development postgraduate program is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of evolving theoretical and conceptual governance and policy approaches and interventions intended to support the societal transformation required for sustainable development.

Aims of the Program

• Provide students with in-depth knowledge of evolving theoretical and conceptual governance and policy debates within the field of sustainable development.
• Develop students' systematic critical awareness of the complexities that inhibit the ability of national and international policies to effectively address global challenges such as climate change and poverty.
• Provide an intellectual setting in which students can develop appreciation of substantive issues in relation to processes of governance and public policy formulation in different societies and contexts.
• Opportunities to participate in field visits to international organisations
• Develop critical understanding of notions such as sustainability, social justice, and rights.
• Enhance opportunities for senior/managerial level employment through advanced intellectual, communication, technological and work-related skills.
• Provide students with a multi-disciplinary understanding of the changing trends in sustainable development.
• Foster students' ability to collect, analyse and interpret information on key issues related to their programme of study and to use this to construct reasoned, evidenced argument.
• Apply research, policy, legislation and best practice principles to complex situations relevant to their own area of work or career aspirations through a substantial piece of independent study.

Programme Modules

• Compulsory Modules
• Optional Modules
  • Sustainable Development and Human Rights (15 Credits)
  • Environmental law and governance (30 credits)
  • Global governance for sustainable development (30 credits)
  • Intersectionality in practice (15 credits)
  • Research and Dissertation (60 credits)

Programme Content

The MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development degree is taught within Middlesex University's School of Law where we deliver high-quality teaching and research, and provide a supportive learning environment, helping students to achieve excellent academic results.

Course Overview

• Intake: January, September
• Duration: This programme is taught over 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time.
• Attendance: This programme is offered full-time and part-time.
• Course Leader: Dr Daphne Demetriou

Entry Requirements

• Academic Requirements: Graduates with a good (2nd class) honours degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a relevant discipline are eligible to apply.
• English Language Requirements (Postgraduate):
  • IELTS Academic: 6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)
  • TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (Reading min 18, Writing min 21, Listening min 17, Speaking min 20)
  • Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
  • Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components)
  • Additionally, students with specific qualifications (e.g., GCSE/IGCSE/O-Level English, International Baccalaureate) may be considered as having met the English language requirements.

Teaching

Classes are held at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Occasional weekend or holiday sessions may also be scheduled with prior notice.

Work While You Study

Evening classes are designed to fit around a busy lifestyle, making it possible to work during the day while pursuing your studies.

Faculty

• Dr Daphne Demetriou: Associate Professor, Campus Programme Coordinator – Postgraduate Law and Politics
• Professor Tenia Kyriazi: Deputy Director Teaching & Learning, Law and Social Sciences Head of Law and Politics
• Samantha Jayne Roberts: Associate Professor, Campus Programme Coordinator – Undergraduate Law and Politics
• Lubna Khan: Senior Lecturer
• Navya Pudhukkudi Chanolien: Lecturer in Law
• Yasmin Sebah: Senior Lecturer in Law
• Shahila Deena Bhoyroo: Senior Lecturer in Law
• Mahine Rizvi Ahmad: Senior Lecturer in International Relations (School of Law and Politics)

Future Career and Employment

The MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development programme provides students with specialised knowledge and practical skills relevant for a range of new career opportunities or career progression in their current workplaces. Career prospects for candidates with postgraduate qualifications in Global Governance and Sustainable Development are quite promising in the region and internationally due to the strong emphasis being placed on sustainability.