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Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design MSc

Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design MSc

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Full time | Brunel University London | 1 year | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Entrepreneurship Sustainability

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The results of unsustainable human development in the 21st century are evident as climate change, species extinction, pollution, poverty, and inequality become inescapable global realities. The next big challenge for society is to transform our economy to incorporate the principles of sustainability. This presents an exciting opportunity to rethink, redesign and rebuild a positive future for business practice.

This course will provide you with the skills across the disciplines of science, engineering design and business to be a part of this market and to become leaders and innovators in the context of environmental awareness.

The Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design MSc offers you the opportunity to carry out a six-month work placement as part of your degree. This is a 21-month programme – 12 months of study at Brunel, followed by a short break while you await your dissertation grade, to allow you to finalise your placement. Once you've passed your dissertation, you'll complete your six-month work placement. You could complete the Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design MSc in just 12 months without a placement, but we’d advise opting for the placement route to make the most of your degree and enhance your future career prospects.

Careers and your future

After completing the course you’ll be equipped with the skills to join the huge shift globally towards creating a sustainable society. You may wish to:

  • Start your own green business as an entrepreneur and/or designer / innovator.
  • Become a change-maker and leader in an existing business moving towards sustainability.
  • Join a corporate institution or public body (e.g. local and regional government, NGOs) as a senior sustainability and environmental coordinator / manager.
  • Become an adviser on sustainable business and policy, sustainable new product development and investment / funding within existing companies, or as a consultant in new business ventures. The latter will include new 'green' product and service enterprises and sustainability service providers

If you choose the six-month placement option, you’ll benefit from a programme that includes mentorship from leading entrepreneurs, business leaders, inventors, and academics. You’ll receive intensive corporate experience and exposure to business start-up opportunities. This'll widen your network and broaden your experience, providing you with ideas and contacts for starting up your own business or simply for starting out in the sector.

Modules

The aim of this assessment block is to challenge students to integrate their knowledge and understanding of sustainability, entrepreneurship/business and design together in order to demonstrate programme level learning outcomes by addressing a specific brief.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,550

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,615

Entry requirements

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in design, science (e.g. Environmental and Social Sciences Engineering), Management, Business Studies or a related subject. Applicants with other qualifications will be considered if these are supported by a science A-level (or equivalent) and relevant work experience.

University information

Brunel University London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as its spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Based in a single, leafy campus in west London, it provides outstanding sports facilities, easy access to central London, and a friendly, vibrant, and strikingly international community. The university is ranked 1st in the UK, 4th in the world for 'International...more

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