Gain a holistic and interdisciplinary understanding of the causes and consequences of the urgent environmental issues of our lifetime, from climate change and environmental hazards, to global food systems. Explore how environmental sustainability policy and management can contribute towards achieving global peace and prosperity. Everything you study during the degree has been developed by Birkbeck, University of London, a research hub with world-leading academics contributing to public debate and research across a wide range of areas. You’ll learn from highly experienced professionals and practitioners, combining academic excellence with industry-related knowledge and expertise. The online MSc Global Environment and Sustainability can be studied from anywhere in the world. The flexible design enables you to fit your studies around your schedule. With no international travel, relocation or accommodation costs, studying a University of London degree is more affordable than moving to London. Throughout your course, you will be developing and strengthening the Global Employability Skills, highlighted by the University of London Careers Service, that will help you to make a difference and progress your career as a sustainability practitioner or researcher. Get ready to hit the ground running with the expertise you need to contribute meaningfully to the fight against urgent threats facing the planet whether in local government, policy, business or NGOs.
Oktober 2026
Entry route 1 – Direct Entry
Entry route 2 – Performance based admissions route
If applicants do not meet the requirements for Direct Entry, they can apply for the MSc via the Performance Based Admissions (PBA) route.
Students on the PBA route may transfer to the MSc on successful completion of one module, excluding the Project module.
To qualify for entrance via the PBA route, applicants will need a bachelors degree from an institution acceptable to the University.