Sustainability and Management MSc

The course

The global pursuit of progress has led to widespread industrialisation, overpopulation, resource depletion, pollution and other threats to our planet. Through the research and teaching of environmental and social sustainability we aim to preserve our world and its resources for future generations.

Study Sustainability and Management at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll develop the skills to communicate with experts across a variety of backgrounds, helping you to become an expert in sustainability and an attractive prospect for business, governmental agencies and NGOs.

The MSc Sustainability and Management is taught jointly by the Department of Geography, which is recognised for expertise in the research and teaching of environmental and social sustainability and the School of Management, which has a long tradition of research into sustainable businesses and corporate social responsibility.

Follow your passion for Sustainability and Management at Royal Holloway and you’ll graduate with an interdisciplinary Masters degree offering excellent employability prospects, and be well equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to tackle some of today's most pressing sustainability issues.

Teaching & assessment

You will benefit from innovative teaching including real-life case studies, seminars with practitioners, field work and volunteering.

Assessment is carried out by a variety of methods including coursework, examinations and a dissertation.

Your future career

Sustainability and Management graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London are highly employable, with a range of attractive transferable skills. You’ll gain the most current, up-to-date knowledge, with expert teaching augmented by lectures from a wide range of highly respected guest speakers on current sustainability and business issues.

This highly-regarded programme will place you in a good position to progress to doctoral-level study. Our recent alumni have gone on to enjoy fulfilling careers, including Director at Sustainable Travel International, Consolidations and Reporting Analyst at Tetra Pak International, Researcher at the Institute of Business Ethics and Carbon Consultant at DHL.

• Graduate with a highly desirable interdisciplinary education.
• 90% of Royal Holloway graduates in work or further education within six months of graduating.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to become an expert in sustainability for leading companies, governmental agencies and NGOs.

Students need to have 2:2 in Business studies, Ecology, Environmental science, Environmental studies, Geography, Geology, Management studies, or Social studies. Normally, we require a UK 2.2. (Honours) or equivalent in Business Studies, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Management Studies, Social Studies. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered but will be required to demonstrate proficiency in theoretical aspects of the subject.