Master of Science - Governance and Sustainability
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,000 GBP
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dundee / United Kingdom
- Location
- Abertay University
- School
Program description
This program, in collaboration with Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, provides a significant educational experience and facilitates employment opportunities and career advancement in public service, NGOs, and the private sector, both nationally and internationally, in the fields of ethics, law, sustainable development research, policy, management, consultancy, and development.
The specialized modules in law and sustainability have been created by subject experts at Al-Maktoum College and enhance the offerings at Abertay University.
The curriculum starts with a two-week foundational module designed to familiarize students with essential learning resources at Abertay University and Al-Maktoum College. It starts the process of motivating students to collaborate in teams and to see their peers as valuable learning resources, surpassing the resources provided by the University and the College.
Instruction is mostly at Al-Maktoum College, with some instruction at Abertay University; students will have full access to both campuses.
Program structure
Core Modules
- Sustainable Development: Discourse and Policy
- Corporate Environmental Liability
- Environmental Law and Regulation
- Research Methods
- Dissertation
Price
Tuition Fee for International Students: 17,000 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
Academic Requirements:
- A good (at least a lower second class Honours degree or equivalent) first degree
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS – 6.0 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component and 6.0 in writing) or equivalent
About the university
Abertay University is a contemporary and welcoming institution located in the center of Dundee, Scotland, emphasizing education and equipping graduates for professional endeavors. This is integrated with superior research and information dissemination. Abertay, established in 1888, has always addressed industry demands by providing a continuous stream of graduate talent to work, lead, and develop across several industries.
One of the UK's major technological institutions
Renowned as one of the leading technology colleges in the UK, we are distinguished for our proficiency in video game teaching, with our degrees in this discipline consistently ranking among the top in Europe for the last seven years. Our academic faculties provide degrees in several fields, including Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, Business Analytics, and Ethical Hacking, equipping students for employment and, in many instances, facilitating real-world job experience concurrent with their studies.
A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
We take pleasure in providing an inclusive, amiable, and inviting atmosphere for our students and staff, complemented with exceptional education and an outstanding student experience.
We are also honored to be the:
- Leading Contemporary University in Scotland for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024)
- Ranked among the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Daily Mail Guide 2024)
- Ranked in the top three in the UK for research intensity among modern universities (CUG 2024)
Abertay University serves as a National Centre for Excellence in video game and cybersecurity education.
