Taught course

Sustainability

Institution
University of Southampton · Geography and Environmental Science
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.2 degree in a relevant subject such as geography, environmental sciences, ecology, biology, geology.

Months of entry

September

Course content

About this course
Explore Sustainability at a global top 100* university.
This MSc in Sustainability gives you the opportunity to explore sustainability issues in different societies. It addresses critical global challenges including food delivery, water, and energy.
Your future career
You'll become an expert in sustainability and will study your chosen specialism to achieve your career or further study goals. This means you’ll graduate ready for a range of careers, including national and international agencies such as the United Nations and the Department for International Development.
Key features of this course
At Southampton you'll:
  • have flexibility throughout your master's programme and could choose to focus on consultancy, population and geographical information systems (GIS), or on gaining a broader experience across the disciplines
  • focus on applied research and field-based methods that will leave you well equipped to tackle sustainability challenges in the real world after your studies
  • be surrounded by active researchers who are shaping the world around us, whose expertise guides the course and supports your learning
  • access to modern technology and facilities, including our new GIS suite.

Our Partnership Projects initiative gives students the chance to complete a Policy, Practice, or Industry dissertation in collaboration with an external partner organisation, working on a real brief defined by the partner. Projects range from ecological field studies, to social research into community sustainability initiatives, to identifying new locations for environmental and social charity initiatives, with students producing research that addresses real‑world challenges and supports meaningful change.

*QS World University Rankings 2025

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email
enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Phone
+44(0)23 8059 5000