Global Sustainable Development
Our Global Sustainable Development programme will equip you with the interdisciplinary knowledge, analytical tools, research skills and professional ethos to become a subject specialist. Explore the economic, environmental, and social challenges and opportunities arising from the need to reduce global inequalities while limiting threats to the planet’s life support systems. This programme is perfect for those who are looking to play their part in protecting the planet.
Be ready to address the challenges and opportunities of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find out more and apply here.
SDG Focused Careers
These careers are tackling the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Below are some potential careers for graduates of the MA Global Sustainable Development programme. Click the job titles below for more information, including average salary information, expected working hours, career progression routes, and current opportunities.
Consultancy, Government and Research
- Sustainability Officer / Corporate Responsibility Making sure businesses, organisations or coorporations work and behave in an ethical, sustainable, or environementally consious way.
- Enterprise adviser / Business Advisor Give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow in a sustainable way.
- Project Manager Plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.
- Economic Development Officer Support local organisations, Government, or established companies to set up businesses in an area to create new jobs, facilities and growth.
Science, Sustainability, and Research
- Climate Scientist / Climatologist Study changes in the Earth's climate over time and how they might affect the planet in the future.
- Information Scientist Manage an organisation's information resources and make sure it's all available.
- Researcher / Research Scientist Plan and lead experiments and investigations on a range of scientific topics.