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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development
University of Glasgow
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course at University of Glasgow.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
96
The university hasn't set UCAS points for this course. To help you compare, we've estimated the tariff using the entry requirements for other qualifications, like A-levels. Make sure you also check the grade requirements to see exactly what you'll need.
Most popular A-levels studied
The MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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| Government and Politics | A |
| History | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Geography | A |
| Mathematics | A |
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| Geography | A |
| Biology | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Physics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
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| Business Studies | Unknown |
| Psychology | Unknown |
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: D400
Here's what University of Glasgow says about its MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course.
This exciting degree programme explores the economic, environmental, and social challenges and opportunities arising from the need to reduce global inequalities while limiting threats to the planet’s life support systems. The MA Global Sustainable Development is perfect for those who are looking to play their part in protecting the planet.
Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?
Global Sustainable Development at the University of Glasgow gives you the unique offering of many fieldwork trips throughout the entirety of your degree. Examples of fieldwork trips may include visits to afforestation projects, energy infrastructure and brownfield redevelopment sites in rural and urban areas.
Career Prospects?
This degree will equip you with the interdisciplinary knowledge, analytical tools, research skills and professional ethos to become a subject specialist. You will be ready to address the challenges and opportunities of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in career pathways as diverse as the development and humanitarian sectors; local and national government, and inter-governmental agencies such as the United Nations; the private sector, innovation and enterprise; risk management and consultancy; environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG); campaigning and advocacy; media and journalism; and research.
Some of these career paths include:
Environmental consultant/specialist
Environmental policy analyst
Sustainability consultant
Sustainability analyst
Sustainability director
Corporate social responsibility specialist.
Source: University of Glasgow
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Social and Environmental Sustainability
Location
Dumfries Campus | Dumfries
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Environmental geoscience
• Social sciences
• International politics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
88%
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Teaching on my course
88%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
52%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
51%
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Academic support
79%
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Academic support
79%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
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Organisation and management
72%
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Organisation and management
72%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
67%
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How well organised is your course?
75%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
71%
low
Student voice
71%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
56%
low
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
low
How well organised is your course?
75%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
63%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
75%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
54%
low
Assessment and feedback
54%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
68%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
46%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
31%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
57%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
69%
med
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
65%
low
Organisation and management
43%
low
Organisation and management
43%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
52%
low
How well organised is your course?
31%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
59%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
54%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
58%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
The MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Glasgow graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
93%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Conservation and environment professionals
25%
Engineering professionals
15%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Glasgow graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£31k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to MA (Hons) Global Sustainable Development.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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