Program Overview
The Sustainability Leadership at University of Cambridge is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Sustainability Leadership 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,391 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,391 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainability Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- taught sessions by academics and practitioners, who are thought-leaders and/or case study illustrators
- group work, involving dialogue, debate and presentations throughout the taught modules, as well as a group research assignment
- individual work, involving research and written presentation of findings on selected topics
- support and facilitation by a CISL-led team of faculty, tutors and supervisors from within the University
- intensive and collaborative e-learning programmes, including e-modules, online webinars and content-based discussions to maximize knowledge sharing.
- Lectures: 35 hours per year
- Seminars and classes: 50 hours per year
- Small group teaching: 26 hours per year
- Supervision: 6 hours per year
- Dissertation: 15,000 words maximum (including footnotes, tables and graphs but excluding appendices and bibliography).
- An analysis paper of 3,000 words maximum
- A strategy paper of 3,000 words maximum
- A group project of 5,000-7,000 words
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Expected academic standard
Applicants are assessed and accepted on the basis that they have:
- At least a 2.i honours degree* from a UK university or an equivalent standard from an overseas institution
- A minimum of three years\' work experience
- Demonstrable enthusiasm and/or aptitude for sustainability leadership
- Good ability in written and spoken English language
- Endorsement from your employer or, if independent, from an organisation that will be the focus of your work on the programme
- Access to appropriate computer technology and internet software
- The ability to pay the course fees or to identify a sponsoring institution
* Exceptional applicants who do not meet the standard admission criteria of a 2.i honours degree will be assessed on an individual basis and may be required to provide further materials in support of their application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,391 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,391 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,391 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,391 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cambridge 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 University of Cambridge
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University of Cambridge is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months