About Sustainability in University of Salford
Sustainability is a broad and interdisciplinary field involving challenges related to improving human welfare, environmental quality, resource and food security, urban planning and beyond. With cities expanding and the world’s population reaching 9.7 billion by 2050, this field is being viewed as increasingly important and career opportunities are vast.
This course allows you to explore the field in a variety of ways: choosing an environmental, geographical or mixed pathway and touching on contemporary themes from food security to urban planning and beyond.
Ultimately this MSc is perfectly positioned to allow you to seize upon the burgeoning sustainability sector.
You will:
- Study the contemporary issues across a broad range of topics including food security, renewable energy, urban agriculture, water security and waste management
- Develop your understanding of best practice and radical approaches in urban environments
- Learn the use of Geographical Information systems (GIS) and its use in visualisation and planning
- Learn theoretical and practical knowledge of pollution and remediation
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
Degree |
Score |
Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |