What we offer

 

  • Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

  • We support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – seeking peace and prosperity for all people and the planet.
  • We offer a range of programmes that focus on sustainability and climate change, each aligned with the University's own sustainable goals. Our research-led postgraduate courses will engage you with the latest ideas while challenging and supporting you to stretch your thinking and creativity.
  • We offer an interdisciplinary Master’s focused on leadership in climate change. This programme cuts across a number of disciplines from the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science, Agriculture and Engineering.
  • Newcastle University Business School offers a range of programmes focused on sustainability. These Master’s courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive change within organisations and become a responsible leader.
  • We offer an exciting number of programmes linked to sustainability across the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. You’ll be able to experience our world-class teaching and state-of-the-art facilities. 
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Our courses

Click on the course page link below to discover what you'll learn and who to contact if you have any course-related queries.  

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Global Sustainable Futures MA

Develop the critical skills and knowledge needed to tackle global sustainability challenges. Learn how to create place-based solutions for a more sustainable future.
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Leadership in Climate Change and Sustainability MSc

Tackling Climate Change and building sustainable approaches through interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership.
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability MSc

Our Master's programme will give you a solid grounding in entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability practice and policy. This will allow you to respond to the growing cross-industry demand for skills and knowledge in these key areas.
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International Business Management (Sustainability) MSc

Our International Business Management MSc will enable you to respond to the growing internationalisation of business and management practice.
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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security MSc

Our course provides specialist skills and knowledge about the most important issues related to the sustainability of agricultural production and food security.
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Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc

Our MSc in Sustainable Chemical Engineering will equip you with the tools to create a more sustainable future through innovative processes, materials and technologies.
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Sustainability Management MSc

Become a leader of sustainability in organisations. Develop the skills to help businesses develop socially and environmentally responsible practices. Learn to manage organisations for a sustainable future.
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Marine Conservation and Sustainability MSc

Our Marine Conservation and Sustainability course meets the growing demand for marine consultants and coastal managers in UK, European and international business.

Why study your Master's at Newcastle University?

Newcastle University Business School's sustainability focused postgraduate programmes have been designed to respond to the growing demand for responsible leaders within industry. Learners will explore sustainability challenges through topics such as:

  • Political economy
  • Sustainable supply chain management
  • Innovation management
  • Business growth and society

In the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering we host a range of facilities aligned with our strengths in sustainability including:

 

Our Master’s programmes within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences focus on cutting-edge areas including:

  • tackling climate change
  • building sustainable business practices
  • understanding the impact of sustainability and climate change on society, organisations and individuals
  • the role of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability in society

Student life

Find out more about life as a postgraduate student at Newcastle University. Discover how the city itself, local community and extra-curricular opportunities available will make your time at Newcastle unforgettable.