MSc in Environmental Policy, Strategy & Leadership
A multidisciplinary master’s programme equipping graduates to design, analyse, and implement sustainable environmental policies.
Best for:Best for professionals from diverse disciplines seeking to specialise in environmental policy, sustainability leadership, and critical analysis of policy frameworks.
Overview
This master’s programme at University College Dublin (UCD) addresses critical global environmental challenges such as climate change, urban pollution, and regional sustainability. Designed for professionals from diverse academic backgrounds—including social sciences, law, business, and engineering—the programme focuses on developing policy solutions, critical analysis, and implementation strategies. Students engage with real-world case studies and collaborative projects to address environmental governance in societal, governmental, and corporate contexts. The curriculum blends theoretical frameworks with practical applications, preparing graduates for leadership roles in environmental policy and sustainability initiatives. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making in environmental domains.
What you'll do
- Develop and critically evaluate environmental policy choices for governments, businesses, and societies.
- Conduct research on environmental challenges and propose evidence-based solutions.
- Analyse and assess the implementation and impact of environmental policies.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainability and climate change.
- Engage with real-world case studies to understand policy-making processes.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in policy and sustainability contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum upper second-class honours or international equivalent in any discipline, including social sciences, arts, environmental sciences, law, business studies, or engineering.
Degree offered: MSc in Environmental Policy, Strategy & Leadership
Language: English; IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.
Instruction: English
- Ability to analyse complex environmental issues from interdisciplinary perspectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for policy-related contexts.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for policy development and evaluation.
- Familiarity with environmental governance frameworks and sustainability principles.
- Open to domestic (EEA) and international (non-EU) applicants for full-time study.
- Part-time study open only to domestic (EEA) applicants.
- Applicants may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for admission or credit exemptions.
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Applicants must apply online through the UCD Graduate Admissions Portal. The process involves submitting academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), a statement of purpose, and any additional documents required for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or equivalent)
- Statement of purpose or research proposal
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
- Proof of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if applicable
Contact
UCD Graduate Admissions· Admissions Office
http://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/graduateapplicants/
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