The MSc Global Sustainability Solutions at the University of Exeter is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to address complex environmental, social, and economic challenges on a global scale. You will explore critical issues such as climate change, marine and coastal social-ecological systems, and energy transitions, gaining a deep understanding of sustainable development principles and their practical application. This postgraduate degree equips you with the transdisciplinary methods and research design skills necessary to become an effective agent of change in a world increasingly focused on sustainability.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over one year, engaging with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical, research-led insights. Your learning experience will be enriched by compulsory modules like 'Perspectives on Sustainable Development' and 'Transdisciplinary Methods for Sustainability Science', culminating in a substantial 90-credit dissertation project. You will have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules, tailoring your studies to specific interests such as biomimicry or environmental governance, and graduate prepared for impactful careers in policy, research, or international development organisations.