One-year master in St Andrews' School of Geography & Sustainable Development — one of the UK's longest-standing sustainable development departments — combining critical development studies with sustainability practice.
Key facts
Duration
12 months (1 year)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
31,450 GBP total
Tuition (EU/EEA)
15,590 GBP total
Intake
September
Verified Aug 2026 (2026 entry): rest of world GBP 31,450; UK home GBP 15,590 (EU students normally pay the overseas rate). Application deadline 6 August 2026. Source: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/sustainable-development/global-sustainable-development-msc/
Curriculum modules
Interrogating Sustainable Development — Published compulsory module.
Sustainable Development: From Principles to Practice — Published compulsory module.
Dissertation for Graduate School Programmes — Or Policy Report / Portfolio alternatives.
Sustainable Cities — Published optional module.
Admission requirements
UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent
IELTS/TOEFL for non-native speakers
Personal statement and references
Career destinations
Development / Sustainability Officer — NGO & multilateral
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