The MA in Environment, Society and Development at the University of Galway is designed for those who wish to critically engage with pressing global challenges such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and human security. This award-winning postgraduate programme equips you with the essential critical thinking and field-based learning skills needed to address complex international development issues. You will explore the interconnectedness of environmental, geopolitical, and economic processes, gaining a deep understanding of contemporary development and security practices. This master's degree is ideal for aspiring professionals seeking to make a tangible impact on shaping a more sustainable world.
This full-time, on-campus master's degree is studied over one year, immersing you in vital areas of international development, critical security studies, and political ecology. You will undertake a significant field-based learning component, working alongside communities, the UNDP, and NGOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, gaining invaluable practical experience in civic engagement and development intervention. The curriculum includes modules on research methods, environmental risk, and development justice, culminating in a substantial research project and dissertation. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to activate expert knowledge in a wide range of careers focused on global development and environmental action.