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Sustainability at University of Salford - UCAS

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Course summary

With the world’s population predicted to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, improving human welfare, enhancing environmental quality and managing resources, are a global priority. Align your career prospects for the green revolution with our MSc Sustainability postgraduate degree. Available full and part-time study, this highly-relevant course is perfectly positioned to enable you to take advantage of new and fast-growing career pathways in the emerging green economy. Delivered via a range of carefully-designed modules, you will have the opportunity to focus your learning on environmental, geographical or combined pathways, as you explore contemporary themes including food security and urban planning.

  • Study topical sustainability issues, including food security, renewable energy, urban agriculture, water security and waste management
  • Explore best practice and radical approaches in delivering sustainability projects and practices in urban environments
  • Enhance your skillset as you learn to use Geographical Information systems (GIS) for visualisation and planning
  • Develop your theoretical and practical knowledge of global issues such as pollution and remediation


Entry requirements

Applicants should possess at least a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in any subject. All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, however we do accept a range of equivalent qualifications. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.


Fees and funding

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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 .

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Sustainability at University of Salford - UCAS