Global Sustainability MSc

Entry requirements

We will consider all applications with 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher.

In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.

See international entry requirements and English language requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Global Sustainability at SOAS University of London equips you with knowledge and skills to become a globally-minded professional capable of leading change and communicating complex sustainability strategies to diverse audiences.

Environmental crises and sustainability are fundamentally connected with global economic and policy processes but also conditioned by local contexts. You will develop the ability to critically analyse these global to local drivers of change and to design evidence-based policy responses to advance equitable, inclusive, and impactful solutions to sustainability challenges.

Combining rigorous academic training with real-world applications, the MSc enables students to translate theory into action. Alongside core modules, students can study across a range of related topics from across disciplines such as economics, development studies, politics and international relations, law and anthropology.

Why study MSc Global Sustainability at SOAS?

SOAS is ranked 5th in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2025)

We are ranked 2nd in the world for Academic Reputation (QS World University Rankings 2025)

You'll have access to the SOAS Centre for Development, Environment and Policy, a research centre with over 30 years of experience addressing the global challenges of our time

Our programmes’ emphasis on transferable analytical skills has been of great benefit to the many graduates who have returned to, or taken up, professional careers in sustainability-related careers in businesses, international organisations, government agencies and non-government organisation.

Information for international students

www.soas.ac.uk/international

Fees and funding

www.soas.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding