Cardiff University - Cathays Park
49B Park Place, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Program Summary
The MSc in Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy program aims to develop individuals' knowledge and understanding of sustainability theory, principles, and practice. It empowers students to influence and advance policy and planning solutions for the environmental and sustainability challenges faced by government, business, and regulatory bodies.
The program, which is accredited by RICS and partially accredited by the RTPI, addresses three key dimensions that equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to future policy development and address sensitive environmental and sustainability issues. These dimensions include:
- Principles and process: The program explores how policies can contribute to more sustainable development and examines the potential barriers to achieving this goal.
- Resource sector studies: Students engage in comparative and in-depth analysis of sustainability issues in key economic sectors such as food, transport, renewable energy, and housing. This analysis helps students understand the challenges and opportunities for sustainability within these sectors.
- Research training: The program also focuses on developing students' research skills that are relevant to sustainability. These skills are valuable for academic progression and professional practice in the field of sustainability.
- Overall, the MSc in Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy program offers a professional and comprehensive approach to sustainability education, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to policy development and address pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Minimum GPA
65%
Minimum Language Test Scores
TOEFL
90
IELTS
6.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
PTE
69
Reading
59
Writing
59
Listening
59
Speaking
59
Program Intakes
September 2025
Open date
July 2, 2024
Submission deadline
July 1, 2025
September 2026
Open date
July 2, 2025
Submission deadline
July 1, 2026
Cost and Duration
Master's Degree
Program Level
1 year master's degree
Program Length
£13347 GBP
Cost of Living
£0 GBP
Application fee
£23450 GBP / First Year
Gross Tuition
Study Destinations
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