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Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA
Middlesex University

Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY

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Full time | Hendon Campus | 1 year | JAN

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Sustainability

Course Summary

Sustainable development involves the responsible use of environmental resources and the establishment of social and economic relations which enable that, through governance. Our master's degree equips you with analytical skills and deepens your understanding of sustainable development in theory, policy and practice and of global governance issues, approaches and instruments that pertain to sustainable development.You will explore various approaches to how intergovernmental and national strategies, policies and projects – addressing issues such as climate change, food security and sustainable urban development – are formulated, implemented and evaluated.Through a critical case study approach, you'll develop the skills to lead and manage change in a global environment whether in the private sector or with public or third-sector agencies1 year full-timeJanuary 2024September 2024

Modules

Global Governance for Sustainable Development (20 Credits) - Core
This core module aims to provide you with skills and knowledge to understand and critique the notion of sustainable development and the many manifestations it takes in policy and governance starting with the global blueprint of Agenda 21. An increasingly popular term, global governance refers to the collaborations of state and non-state actors in advocating, making laws and policies for and undertaking practical actions to address issues that have global scope in terms of impact and/or causality. This module will help you to understand new and emerging theorisations of governance, power and evidence as well as the normative and institutional premises of governance for sustainable development. You will gain a critical understanding of a range of global governance issues such as food security, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and healthy cities.
Politics of Globalisation (20 Credits) - Core
Research and Practice Skills (20 Credits) - Core
Sustainable Development and Human Rights (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,300

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,000

Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant area, particularly Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development Studies, Geography, Sociology, Politics, Environmental and related subjects.

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