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Use systems thinking and disruptive innovation to solve sustainability challenges faced by governments, organisations and communities. This online masters course is for you if you are hungry to find practical solutions now, not 30 years from now.Use systems thinking and disruptive innovation to solve sustainability challenges faced by governments, organisations and communities. This online masters course is for you if you are hungry to find practical solutions now, not 30 years from now.Use systems thinking and disruptive innovation to solve sustainability challenges faced by governments, organisations and communities. This online masters course is for you if you are hungry to find practical solutions now, not 30 years from now.

  • Aligned with the UN agenda – Execute sustainable solutions within the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development framework.
  • Focused on solutions – Get ready to create tangible change in any location, organisation or sector. Coursework emphasises action over pure theory.
  • Personalised final project – Develop a solutions-focused case study that summarises the scientific and policy debate on a topic of your choice.

Long-term change requires an interdisciplinary, international approach

Join a pan-university hub

Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability champions transdisciplinary sustainability research and action.

Get a systems-level view

Understand the social, environmental, economic, institutional, technical and psychological dynamics at play.

Impact any sector

Explore topics like corporate governance and environmental regulations to influence change across sectors.

Ready to influence policy and change behaviours?

The online MSc Sustainable Development in Practice tackles today’s existential challenge: the need to build a new social, economic and institutional system that guarantees long-term wellbeing for all. 

Graduate with the holistic expertise to implement innovative solutions that achieve a more sustainable world for current and future generations. 

In this flexible online MSc course, you can:

  • Choose from three start dates a year.
  • Finish in as few as 24 months (part time).
  • Apply with no fees or test scores.

This 180-credit online MSc course combines asynchronous coursework and live online sessions. In your coursework, you’ll explore real-world applications from the Global North, Global South and developed and developing nations alike.

As part of the University of Surrey’s commitment to providing accessible education pathways, our online MSc courses have the same tuition fees for UK and non-UK residents. This fee structure enables international students to more easily access Surrey’s research-informed, employability-driven courses.

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