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MSc in Sustainability
Professor John Rowan, CECHR Director
“The global challenges we are addressing are not going to go away. In fact they are getting more acute because of their wicked nature. Accordingly, it is difficult for one discipline to make a difference.�
MSc in Sustainability Sustainability has emerged as one of the defining issues of the 21st century as illustrated by the global challenges of water, energy, food and health security – all of which are set to intensify as a consequence of climate change. Reversing patterns of natural resource depletion to promote enduring and fairer societies requires viable economies, good governance and sound science. The MSc in Sustainability is a new and exciting interdisciplinary programme providing an overview of sustainability principles, developing skills in critical analysis and facilitating change and transformation for the low carbon future. Along with the flagship MSc in Sustainability, there are four specialised pathways: • • • •
MSc in Sustainability and Water Security MSc in Sustainability and Climate Change MSc in Sustainability and Low Carbon Living MSc in Sustainability and the Green Economy
The programme will be taught by established academics from the Graduate School of Natural Resources Law, Policy and Management and the School of the Environment collectively comprising energy specialists, lawyers, economists, planners, architects and geographers. Aims of the Programme The key aims of the programme are to: • Exploit Dundee University’s strong traditions of inter-disciplinary research and teaching dealing with the society, economy and environment nexus • Provide a challenging and vibrant programme of study spanning theory and practice and equipping students for professional life • Develop practical skills for creating change and transformation to help individuals and society move towards more sustainable practice • Offer ‘conversion’ opportunities for those with alternative backgrounds wishing to change career • Equip sustainability graduates with technical and entrepreneurial skills to take up a range of careers in policy, practical management, training and research in the green economy.
The University of Dundee is a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC015096
College of Arts and Social Sciences
Why Dundee?
Career Prospects The environmental sector is one of the key growth areas in the global economy and in UK terms is comparable in size to the pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors combined. An MSc in Sustainability is designed to equip our graduates to take up a wide range of careers in policy, practical management, training and research across a spectrum of organisations from local to international and within the public and private sectors.
To apply • A good Honours degree, equivalent to UK standards, preferably at Upper Second Class or above • No preferred backgrounds, the programme offers progression for graduates from environmental backgrounds (geography, environmental science, planning etc.), but will also appeal to a spectrum of interests spanning science, engineering, social science and law. • Minimum English Language proficiency: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 100 (internet), 250 (computer) or 600 (paper) • Some numeric and computer skills highly advantageous Further information, contact Linn McFarlane • GSNRLPM • College of Arts and Social Sciences • University of Dundee • Dundee • DD1 4HN Tel +44 (0) 1382 384299 • Fax +44 (0) 1382 385854 • l.y.mcfarlane@dundee.ac.uk
School of the Environment
MSc in Sustainability
The MSc in Sustainability is being introduced in recognition of the grand challenges of water, energy, food and health security facing the planet. The portfolio of environmental disciplines is exceptionally strong in the University as are its traditions of cross-disciplinary collaboration and cooperation. This new MSc platform is directly aligned with the University’s Transformation vision, with its core themes of ‘promoting the sustainable use of global resources’; ‘shaping the future through innovative design’; and ‘improving social, cultural and physical well-being’. CECHR (Centre for Environmental Change and Human Resilience) are proud to support this course.