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Environment and Sustainability

Birkbeck University of London
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Tuition GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Sep, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Environment and Sustainability at Birkbeck University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Environment and Sustainability programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environment and Sustainability programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Environment and Policy
  2. Environmental Reporting and Management Systems
  3. Environmental Science for Environmental Management
  4. GEDS Research Methods
  5. Sustainable Business Practice
  6. Dr Becky Briant
  7. Dr Melissa Butcher
  8. Dr Paul Elsner
  9. Dr Aideen Foley\xa0(Programme Director)
  10. Dr Simon Pooley

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Good honours degree or equivalent.

International entry requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Birkbeck University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Birkbeck University of London

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Birkbeck University of London

London, United Kingdom

Birkbeck is a public research university and a member of the University of London, located in the Bloomsbury area of central London, UK. It is particularly known for its flexible study model,...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Sep, 2026
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
  • Credits 60
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