Environment and Sustainability MSc

Our postgraduate environment and sustainability course offers you an advanced-level grounding in sustainable responses to a broad range of environmental issues. You will develop a deeper understanding of the science explaining key drivers of socio-ecological change, and how this may inform environmental policy and management. This will enable you to understand both the challenges and practical solutions required to achieve environmental sustainability in the UK and globally.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Our academic staff are experts in their fields offering you insights into core themes such as biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental governance, food and agricultural systems, spatial analysis and landscape change, seismic hazards and urban sustainability. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will develop analytical skills essential for careers in environmental consultancy, sustainability management or environmental policy. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• The course is ideal whether you are already engaged in environmental work or keen to enter the sector. It is also relevant if you work in, or aspire to work in, public and private organisations, regulatory bodies or environmental NGOs.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• If you choose the MSc, your dissertation offers you the chance to conduct an in-depth study of a real environmental challenge and apply advanced research training. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will learn</strong><br/><br/>You will explore the frameworks and institutions shaping environmental policy and management in the UK and internationally. You will gain an understanding of the ecological and social dimensions of major global environmental problems and develop the ability to communicate these issues effectively.<br/><br/>In studying for the MSc or Diploma, you will further examine the relationship between scientific understanding, policy formulation and environmental management. You will learn how to evaluate and design effective strategies to address major environmental challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss, and develop broader skills and knowledge sought in sustainability and environmental consultancy careers.<br/><br/><strong>How you will learn</strong><br/><br/>You will engage with key literature and relevant case studies through lectures and seminars.<br/><br/>This course is available to study full‑ or part‑time, <strong>with evening teaching</strong>.<br/><br/>Most modules are offered as HyFlex, so you can choose to study them either on campus or online. Please note that you will not be able to study this course fully online, and if you require a Student visa you will only be able to attend on campus due to the conditions of your visa. <br/><br/>We offer this course as an MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate. <br/><br/><strong>Highlights</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Our central London location offers you a research-rich, interdisciplinary environment and excellent access to a wide range of resources including Birkbeck Library, the LSE Library of Political and Economic Science, the Royal Geographical Society, the British Library and Senate House Library. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• We maintain strong links with public and private-sector organisations, professional bodies and networks, providing valuable opportunities for career development in areas such as environmental management, environmental policy and sustainability consulting.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Working with the University of London, we offer an online MSc Global Environment and Sustainability.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong><br/><br/>On successfully graduating from this course, you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including:<br/><br/><br/>- advanced research skills<br/><br/><br/>- critical thinking<br/><br/><br/>- understanding and communicating environmental issues<br/><br/><br/>- working with geographic information systems.<br/><br/><br/>Graduates can pursue career paths in sustainable business, environmental management, local government, education, research, policy work, and in environmental groups and charities. Possible professions include:<br/><br/><br/>- geographic information systems officer<br/><br/><br/>- nature conservation officer<br/><br/><br/>- environmental consultant<br/><br/><br/>- planning and development surveyor<br/><br/><br/>- town planner.<br/>