Education for a Sustainable Environment MA
Year of entry: 2026
Course length: 12 Months Full-Time | 24 Months Part-Time
Tackle some of the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges - locally and globally - through the transformative power of education. MA Education for a Sustainable Environment is a forward-thinking course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an effective educator, policymaker, researcher or communicator in the growing field of sustainability education.
On the MA you’ll become part of a research-oriented, international community, working with expert tutors, practitioners, and 'movement makers' equipping you with the skills to realise sustainability education in practice.
You’ll benefit from a flexible, blended learning experience that combines academic rigour with innovative, practice-based approaches - supporting both personal and professional growth in a fast-changing world.
Whether you're aiming to influence policy, lead community initiatives, or design education programmes that inspire change, this MA will help you become a confident, informed leader in sustainability education.
Top 10
Join the world number two university for societal and environmental impact (THE Impact Rankings 2025) and a top-ten UK university for Education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
A history of learning
Benefit from a rich academic tradition – Education has been a discipline of study at Manchester since 1890.
Work experience
Take up volunteering opportunities with local environmental organisations to gain work experience in the sector.
Dr Juup Stelma
Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Co-Programme Director of MA Education for a Sustainable Environment
“In the spirit of Sustainability, if some of you do not travel to Manchester then we can reduce our collective carbon footprint. Our MA in Education for a Sustainable Environment is committed to reducing its carbon emissions as a part of a broader commitment to socio-environmental sustainability.”
Core course units include:
- An Introduction to Sustainability Education
- Community and Policy in Sustainability Education
- Approaches to Sustainability Education
- Planning and Piloting Research in Sustainability Education
Alongside these core units, you’ll choose three electives from other areas of Education and one additional elective from across the wider School, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions.
