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Taught Masters degrees in Sustainability

Our sustainability courses are designed to help you gain practical skills, engage in hands-on projects, and understand how to implement solutions to real problems.

We offer taught Masters courses across a range of disciplines including Engineering, Chemistry, Archaeology, Environment and Geography, Education and Finance.

Sustainability is vital for the long-term health of the planet, the well-being of its inhabitants, and the stability of economies.

Study with us and you'll gain the knowledge and tools needed to address complex challenges facing our planet to create a more resilient and harmonious future. You'll also develop valuable transferable skills in problem solving, communication, team work and time management. The skills that you develop will equip you for a variety of careers in the field of sustainability.

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Why study sustainability at York

Archaeology and Chemistry are UK top ten research departments - according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021)
The University has been ranked 15th in the UK and 39th globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026. These rankings assess 1,994 universities worldwide on their impact in addressing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges, in which York achieved the joint number one global position for governance.
The Sustainability at York Annual Progress Report was published, highlighting achievements from the 2022-23 academic year, including 895 actions completed by staff and students as part of Green Impact at the University of York.
St Stephens green showing York Minster in the background
York is regularly voted one of the best places to live and visit in the UK. The city was named the best place to live in the North and North East by The Sunday Times 2019.

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Our green parkland campus is within walking distance of York’s impressive, historic city centre.

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Careers support

Make the most of your time at York and plan your next steps. We'll support you throughout your studies and help you realise your career ambitions.

You’ll have access to our excellent employer and recruiter networks, specialist careers support and development and training opportunities.

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