Global Sustainable Development, MSc

Despite progress in global development, about 735 million people faced hunger in 2022, up by 122 million since 2019. The degradation of natural resources—land, water, forests, and biodiversity—continues alarmingly, exacerbated by climate change and conflicts. Addressing these challenges requires sustainable development and Transformative Change (TC)—systemic, large-scale shifts that reconfigure technology, economy, institutions, and society. Greenwich's Global Sustainable Development MSc offers an in-depth understanding of Development Studies, exploring various aspects of human, societal, and environmental changes. Drawing on real-world lessons from multiple domains and sectors, students will build the capacity to critically discuss, analyze, and evaluate sustainable development and TC. The program enhances hands-on skills in sustainable development design, project management, research, and impact evaluation, along with systems modeling and software familiarity. 

**What you should know about this course:**

- Run by the Natural Resources Institute, focusing on development-related research and community engagement.

- Personalized teaching from world-leading researchers with experience from the World Bank, UN, NGOs, etc.

- Opportunities for practitioner-based learning through NRI’s extensive global networks.

- One-to-one mentoring within a vibrant postgraduate community.

- Focus on understanding sustainable development challenges and implementing solutions.

**Course Structure:**

*Year 1 Modules:*

- Independent Research Project (60 credits)

- Fundamentals of Sustainable Development (15 credits)

- Transformative Change (30 credits)

- Sustainable Development Research Methods (15 credits)

- Planning for Sustainable Development (15 credits)

*Electives (choose 45 credits):*

- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for Sustainable Development (15 credits)

- Economics, Agriculture, and Marketing (15 credits)

- Adaptation to Environmental Change (15 credits)

- Climate Change and Food Security (15 credits)

- Fragility, Conflict, and Emergency (15 credits)

- Gender, Inequalities, and Social Difference (15 credits)

- Regenerative Societies and Economies (15 credits)

**Learning Approach:**

- Teaching through lectures, seminars, fieldwork, and independent research projects in a supportive environment.

- Average class size is around 10 students for personalized attention.

- Encouraged independent learning through exploratory assignments and a research skills module.

**Assessment:**

- Varied methods, including analytical tasks, essays, presentations, and a final dissertation.

- Feedback provided within 15 working days, with exam results available within 28 days.

**Careers and Support:**

- Prepares graduates for roles in government and NGOs as managers, policymakers, and researchers.

- Dedicated employability services include a Partnerships Manager for placement opportunities and support with job applications.

- Personal tutors assigned for academic and personal development.

**Get ready for a transformative journey with Greenwich's MSc in Global Sustainable Development!**