MA Education for A Sustainable Environment

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

MA Education for A Sustainable Environment is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

MA Education for a Sustainable Environment at The University of Manchester develops knowledge and skills to address sustainability challenges through education. Students explore how education can help address environmental and sustainability challenges by bringing together perspectives from education, environment and development. The programme examines ecological, economic, political, historical and social dimensions of sustainability and their implications for policy, practice and learning.

The programme runs for 1 year. It is available as full-time with study in person or via distance learning, and as part-time through distance learning. Students develop career-focused experience through community engagement, research projects with partner organisations, public-facing presentations, and opportunities to co-author publications with academic staff. Learning includes volunteering and field trips as part of studies.

The programme prepares students for careers in education, sustainability, policy, community engagement and environmental learning across a range of sectors.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in MA Education for A Sustainable Environment at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Manchester.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Manchester as pre-requiste for admission in MA Education for A Sustainable Environment.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent. When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

If you do have a UK bachelor's degree (or the overseas equivalent), but your degree result is below an Upper Second (2.1) classification, your admission may still be approved if satisfactory evidence of subsequent and relevant postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided.

All applications must include a personal statement. This statement plays an important part in the admissions decision. In the personal statement, you should introduce yourself, state why you are interested in Sustainability Education, and explain how doing this MA degree can benefit you professionally and/or how it can benefit your own home community and/or your country. The personal statement should be approximately 500 words in length.

Pre-sessional English language course acceptance:

Pre-sessional 6 week course requirement: IELTS Academic or Academic UKVI: 6.0 Overall with 6.0 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 5.5 and no other sub-skill below 6.0; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 20 in Writing, 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18; TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.5 overall with 4.5 in Writing, and no other sub-skill below 4.0; Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI: 65 Overall with 65 in Writing, no more than one sub-skill at 59, and no other sub-skill below 65
Pre-sessional 10 week course requirement: IELTS Academic or Academic UKVI: 5.5 Overall with no sub-skill below 5.5; TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 20 in Speaking and no other sub-skill below 18; TOEFL iBT (6-point scale) 4.0 overall with no sub-skill below 4.0; Pearson PTE Academic or Academic UKVI: 59 Overall with no sub-skill below 59

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the Master's course course.