Course summary
Explore Sustainability at a global top 100* university. This MSc in Sustainability gives you the opportunity to explore sustainability issues in different societies. It addresses critical global challenges including food delivery, water, and energy. You’ll graduate ready for a range of careers, including national and international agencies such as the United Nations and the Department for International Development. You'll become an expert in sustainability and will study your chosen specialism to meet your career or further study goals. You'll have flexibility throughout your master's programme and could choose to focus on consultancy, population and geographical information systems (GIS), or on gaining a broader experience across the disciplines. A focus on applied research and field-based methods will leave you well equipped to tackle sustainability challenges in the real world after your studies. *QS World University Rankings 2025
Modules
For a full list of modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career. Assessment will involve tasks that enable the development of critical thinking, problem-solving of real-world scenarios, and activities covering values, attitudes and behaviours towards sustainability.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.
Entry requirements
Upper Second Class Honours degree in a science related subject from an approved University. IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. Applications are assessed on an individual basis and we encourage candidates with alternative qualifications plus relevant experience in the environmental sector to apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see our website for further details and updates : www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ