Master in Msc Global Sustainable Development Full Time

Tuition comes to 14,401 USD per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Professionals and academics looking to sharpen their critical edge in the sustainability sector will find this programme an essential bridge between theoretical knowledge and global practice. Designed for those who already possess a foundational understanding or relevant academic background, this MSc centres on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), challenging you to interrogate how these frameworks are interpreted, applied, and contested across diverse geographies and industries.

A distinctive feature of this programme is its partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Beyond your University of Plymouth degree, you will receive a UNITAR certificate of completion, underscoring the programme's commitment to real-world impact and global decision-making standards. You will move beyond surface-level advocacy, developing the capability to express reasoned, evidence-based arguments regarding the roles of individuals, institutions, and communities in driving systemic change.

Jointly Delivered with UNITAR

The curriculum is structured to cultivate a shared vocabulary for sustainability before guiding you through specialized sectoral responses. You will examine the complex, interconnected ways that social and economic activities interact with the SDGs, culminating in an independent research project that allows you to contribute original insights to a topic of your choosing.