MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management

The MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management course at Middlesex University prepares you for roles in the growing fields of sustainability and environmental management. It helps you understand properly how different elements are related to environmental challenges, while also considering human needs and green economic recovery. 

The programme deals with important ideas about sustainable development, like how environmental management works, the role of organisations, and methods for assessing and managing environmental impact. You will gain knowledge through lectures, seminars, group projects, and analysis of real-life situations, along with field visits and presentations. There are no interviews typically required for admission to this course. 

This course develops your thinking skills through discussions, group work, coursework, and your main research project (dissertation). Assessments include written essays, reports, presentations, and reflective papers. Support is available for students with additional needs, such as sensory impairment, dyslexia, and mental health.

Candidates who wish to apply for this course are required to submit a personal statement stating why they want to study the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have at least a 2:2 or above degree from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification, in a relevant subject area. 
• If you do not meet this academic requirement but have significant and appropriate professional experience, your application may still be considered.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
• If you do not meet these minimum requirements, Middlesex University offers a Pre-sessional English course to help you reach the required level.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition fees for the MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management programme are £17,100 for international students.

Middlesex University offers scholarships for postgraduate students, such as the Alumni Award. Undergraduate alumni of Middlesex University who wish to continue their postgraduate studies at the university are eligible for an alumni award worth 20% off their tuition fees.

Another award offered by the university is the Academic Achievement Award; this scholarship offers £2,000 for postgraduate students.

Graduates of the MSc Sustainability and Environmental Management programme from Middlesex University are prepared for various professional roles, such as:

• Sustainability Consultant
• Environmental Manager
• Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
• Environmental Policy Advisor
• Waste Management Officer
• Renewable Energy Project Manager

Applications for postgraduate study at Middlesex University should be made directly to the university through its online application system. For assistance, you can speak to our trained advisors.