Course summary

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our planet? Whether you come from a background in science, engineering, social sciences or business, if you’re motivated to influence environmental practices, this course is your gateway to mastering the knowledge and skills needed to tackle pressing global challenges. Our rapidly evolving climate and the need for sustainable policy development demands an education that stays ahead of the curve. On this course, you’ll draw upon local, regional and international insights to help you lead the change towards a more sustainable future. It will prepare you for a range of careers in research or the private, public (governmental) or charitable sectors. You’ll graduate able to combine scientific, policy and managerial practices in the implementation of effective environmental strategies. By studying our MSc Environmental Sustainability, you’re not just gaining a degree – you're becoming part of a global movement to address climate change and environmental protection. Thanks to our research-active staff, you’ll benefit from unparalleled expertise at the forefront of the sector. Our cross-disciplinary approach will also empower you with insights that resonate across governmental, corporate, and societal structures, aligning your skills with real-world needs. Features and Benefits

• Research-led teaching – 100% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), ensuring that your learning is at the forefront of development within the environmental sustainability sector.

• Professional study environment – We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn. The new Dalton building is equipped with dynamic learning spaces, world-class teaching and research facilities and collaborative study zones. This means you’ll graduate with the skills and experiences employers look for.

• Gain a global perspective – Our curriculum has been recently developed so that it's tuned to address the needs of global populations, connecting policy and solutions with governmental and corporate frameworks. Plus, you’ll learn from a team of academics who have extensive research expertise and strong industry backgrounds.

• Tailored to your passions – You'll have the freedom to specialise and develop expertise in your chosen area through a hands-on masters dissertation project, setting the stage for research or impactful roles in the public, private, or charitable sectors.

• Paving the way for sustainable universities – Manchester Met has been named one of the UK’s leading sustainable universities in the People and Planet University League 2022/2023, having maintained a top three ranking since 2013. Our Department of Natural Sciences is also a certified Carbon Literacy Training organisation, helping our students and staff to make a real change in the way we tackle climate change.

• Join a passionate community – You’ll become part of a community committed to driving change. Be prepared to engage, innovate, and lead in a class of like-minded passionate sustainability advocates.