Global Sustainability(Online)

Entry requirements

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The online MSc Global Sustainability at SOAS will prepare you to lead change in a complex world.

Environmental crises and sustainability are fundamentally connected to both global economic and policy processes and 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.

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

Studying at SOAS

We're ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies and 2nd in the world for Academic Reputation in Development Studies (QS World University Rankings 2026). Gain a global perspective unlike any other from a world-renowned university based in the heart of London.

Study Tours

All postgraduate students can take part in our Study Tours and explore the world. Destinations include New Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Luang Prabang, Almaty, Bishkek, Kigali, Johannesburg, and Doha. For more information, see our Study Tours page.

Structure

You can study this programme either as an accelerated two-year part-time degree or a three-year part-time degree.

Two-year route (accelerated):

Year 1: 90 credits (three modules)

Year 2: 90 credits (three modules, including either a capstone dissertation or project)

Three-year route:

Year 1: 60 credits (two modules)

Year 2: 60 credits (two modules)

Year 3: 60 credits (two modules, including either a capstone dissertation or project)

Both routes are designed to build a strong foundation in your first year, followed by greater flexibility in later years, including optional modules and the opportunity to complete a capstone dissertation or applied project.

Information for international students

For details, including English language requirements, please see SOAS website.

Fees and funding

For details of fees, visit SOAS website.