LSE's social-science answer to the engineering-heavy sustainability short course: six online weeks on climate risk, natural capital, the green economy and how societies actually change, guided by LSE faculty. No prerequisites, no exams to fail — an ideal structured primer for policy-adjacent professionals, and honest about being exactly that.
Key facts
Duration
1 month
Language
English
Format
Online
Tuition
2,420 GBP total
Intake
Cohorts run several times a year — next starts 30 September 2026
Application deadline
22 September 2026 for the cohort starting 30 September 2026; later cohorts have their own cut-offs
GBP 2,420; 6 weeks at 4-10 hours/week (~70 learning hours), delivered with GetSmarter; LSE certificate of competence on completion.
Curriculum modules
Economics & politics of sustainability — Core concepts applied to environment and society.
Climate risk & natural capital — Valuing and managing environmental assets and risks.
Leading the transition — Organisational and green-economy strategies.
Admission requirements
No prerequisites
Online, 6-week cohort format via GetSmarter
Career destinations
Policy / Sustainability Adviser — Government & NGOs
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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