MSc Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication

Program Overview

The Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication MSc at the University of York equips students with the skills to lead change in environmental sustainability through participatory and creative approaches to education. The program emphasizes critical reflection, action-taking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in sustainability-related roles in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Program Outline

Environmental Sustainability Education and Communication (MSc) - University of York

Degree Overview:

• Aims to equip students with the skills to lead change in careers related to tackling environmental challenges like the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.
• Focuses on participatory, inclusive, and creative approaches to education in both formal and non-formal settings.
• Encourages critical reflection on how these approaches can contribute to social and environmental justice, as well as environmental care and repair.
• Emphasizes taking action, leading change, and negotiating differences constructively through various philosophical and problem-based learning approaches.
• Accredited by the Institution of Environmental Sciences.

Outline:

• This program is a collaboration between Environmental Sustainability at York, spanning research, teaching, policy, and campus operations, and involving interdisciplinary partners across various departments and institutions.
• Students take core modules and choose one option module from an interdisciplinary range offered by the Departments of Education and Environment and Geography.
• In the summer, students complete a 12,000-word dissertation focusing on environmental sustainability education or communication.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include an original written dissertation, written policy briefs, oral presentations, discussion facilitation, poster presentations, and more.

Teaching:

• Students work with world-leading academics specializing in environmental sustainability education and communication.
• Teaching format involves a combination of lectures, seminars, practical exercises, workshops, and online learning.
• Opportunities exist to attend seminars presented by visiting scholars on various educational topics.
• Teaching takes place in the Department of Education and the Department of Environment and Geography on Campus West.

Careers:

• This program prepares graduates for sustainability-related roles in for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, including education settings.
• Examples of potential career opportunities include Sustainability Manager, Communications Officer, ESG Project Manager, and Environmental Compliance Officer.
• Graduates develop transferable skills such as leadership, policy drafting, analytical problem-solving, time management, and presentation skills.

Other:

• This program is a unique collaboration between two departments, allowing students to access diverse expertise in environmental sustainability and education.
• The program emphasizes global perspectives on sustainability challenges and solutions, preparing students for careers in a globalized context.
• The curriculum includes an optional Sustainability Clinic module, offering students the opportunity to engage in practical projects applying their learning to real-world scenarios.
• The program provides access to the Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice, facilitating networking with researchers and students globally.
• Students also benefit from opportunities to interact with and learn from visiting scholars.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Annual tuition fees for 2024/25 Study modeUK (home)International and EU Full-time (1 year) £10,590£23,900