MSc Urban Sustainability (Online)

Course overview
Urban sustainability affects us all and is at the heart of creating thriving, and environmentally responsible communities. With a shift in global priorities, professionals who are able to lead and implement innovative sustainability initiatives are highly sought after.

Through interdisciplinary exploration and research, you will gain an overarching understanding of urban sustainability, and solutions and systems to mitigate its challenges. Exploring urban sustainability through a global lens will aid you in your aim to create sustainable urban environments.

Course highlights
As an online postgraduate student, you will join a diverse global community that is committed to encouraging fresh perspectives and empowering tomorrow’s leaders.

Experience interactive, supported online learning while examining the impact and value of ethical, social, and environmental dimensions of urban sustainability.

Complete a masters programme from a leading university, part time and within 30 months.
Learn how to leverage the latest advancements to make informed and sustainable urban decisions.
Explore options, plan your next steps, and identify opportunities that are right for you with tailored career support services.

Course delivery
Our online platform offers access to recorded lectures and written material, allowing you to tailor your learning to your schedule without missing out on anything.

Asynchronous online lectures: Take control of your learning – and your time. Watch recorded lectures and go through written coursework independently.
Interactive group tutorials: Engage with a global network of peers and faculty to explore different research and concepts, gain different perspectives, and come up with innovative ideas.
Engagement with industry practitioners: Gain valuable insights on urban sustainability and its related disciplines through seminars and masterclasses.
Real-world case studies: Put theory into practice and interact with contemporary, relevant case studies from around the world.

Career opportunities
Whether you are looking to enhance your expertise, make a positive impact, or advance or change your career, career readiness is a core focus of this programme.

The MSc Urban Sustainability prioritises applied learning, providing you with the real-world knowledge and skills that are highly sought after by employers in a number of spheres, including NGOs, traditional planning consultancies, government agencies, and international organisations.

Careers you can move into include:

Urban planner
Sustainability consultant
Policy analyst
Environmental manager
Educator
Researcher
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) specialist
Community development officer
With shifting priorities and an increased focus on sustainability, a number of industries and sectors are moving towards implementing sustainability agendas, which also opens up a variety of different employment pathways.

2:1 UK undergraduate degree or equivalent in geography, planning, architecture, urban studies, engineering, social sciences or a cognate discipline.