January 2027
1 year
London
Tuition Fee
£11,700 per year (UK home)
Full-time
Full-time UK students: £11,700. Part-time UK students: £78 per taught credit and £38 per dissertation credit. For the 24-month professional experience option, the fee is £18,750 + £3,000. Tuition fees are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation, or government guidance. Tuition fees may be subject to change by Middlesex University London. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.
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A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant area, particularly social sciences, social policy, development studies, geography, sociology, politics, environmental and related subjects. We accept the equivalent of the above qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification. We will also accept a professional qualification of an equivalent standard. You are welcome to apply if you do not have a formal qualification but have extensive experience. You may be required to submit a GMAT score of 550 (or above) and/or come in for an interview.
IELTS: 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all sections) We offer an intensive pre-sessional English course if needed.
Graduates can find work in national and global NGOs, government departments, and other public and private sector institutions. Roles include sustainability consultant, head of sustainability, researcher, and policy advisor.
Yes, this course can be studied part-time over two years. Please note that part-time students are not eligible for the placement year.
Students have access to a strong support network including one-to-one and group sessions for personal learning and academic support from library and IT teams, as well as financial, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.
Yes, the Careers and Futures service provides unlimited access to one-to-one advice, 24/7 online support, networking opportunities, and lifetime career support for alumni.
Yes, the 24-month MA includes a mandatory 9-12 month paid placement. The 12-month MA offers opportunities to apply for shorter placements or work-based projects.
Yes, scholarships include the Alumni Postgraduate Award, Chevening Scholarship, European Academic Awards, and Regional or International Merit Awards.
This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical governance skills, offers a unique professional experience year, and is taught by renowned international experts in a diverse, global environment.
Yes, the course focuses on analytical skills, policy evaluation, and professional practitioner skills through work-integrated learning, consultancy challenges, and research projects.
Learning includes lectures, visitor presentations, workshops, seminars, role-play, field visits, and group projects. A maximum of 20% of contact time is online.
Applicants should highlight qualities like being forward-thinking, creative, and collaborative in their personal statement. Applications should be submitted as early as possible.
