Environmental Sustainability MSc

University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences

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Ensuring the environmental sustainability of society is one of the most significant challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.

How can the needs of the world’s growing population be met without threatening the ecological processes that support human well-being?
How can economy and energy systems be restructured to combat climate change?
What policies foster sustainability?
How can the necessary changes in the behaviour of organisations and individuals be promoted?

With the MSc Environmental Sustainability, you can explore these questions and other significant challenges affecting our world today, and in the future.

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Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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Our pioneering research proved human-caused greenhouse gasses are warming our planet and underpinned the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50 and placed 20th in the QS World University Rankings 2020. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities and attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors.

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Our pioneering research proved human-caused greenhouse gasses are warming our planet and underpinned the 2015 Paris Agreement.

The Scottish Government used our work in public health data to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

And that's just the start...

Join a world-leading university

As a world-leading university, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges.

Our staff and students contribute to a thriving community whose visions are shaping tomorrow's world. We have more than 400 years of excellence behind us. Working together, we can make the next 400 years even better.

Our interdisciplinary Master's programmes span the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, providing you with unique opportunities to explore and tackle global challenges.

You will learn from world-leading academics, conducting ground-breaking research that directly informs the teaching you receive as they share their discoveries with you.

We are ranked in the UK's top 10 universities and the world's top 100 universities for the employability of our graduates*. We also have a dedicated Careers Service to help you.

You'll also be living in Scotland's vibrant and historic capital city, regularly voted as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. A stimulating place to study, Edinburgh is an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Being open to the world today brings greater potential and possibilities for tomorrow.

Climate change

Our University is playing a vital role in the climate crisis.

We are one of the largest and most successful groups of researchers delivering crucial work on the science of climate change, its impacts and risks, and options for adaption and mitigation.

Many of our researchers are pioneers in their field, with their work underpinning some of the most important international policy decisions in history.

Edinburgh Climate Change Institute

We are proud to run the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI). It brings together law, business, social science, technology, and policy experts to help develop a low-carbon society.

Through ECCI, you will have the opportunity to work and network alongside professionals and potential employers within this high-demand field.

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TOP 20 – The University of Edinburgh is ranked 16^th in the world
TOP 10 – We are ranked in the UK's top 10 for the employability of our graduates.
4TH - We're ranked 4^th in the UK for research power.
2ND - Edinburgh is ranked 2^nd best student city in the UK, and 12^th best student city in the world.

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Environmental Sustainability MSc

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