Global Governance and Sustainable Development MA

MAPostgraduateSocial Sciences

About This Programme

Global governance, sustainability and human rights: policy, climate justice, environmental governance and development.

Course Highlights

Global governance, sustainable development and human rights.
Options across climate justice, environmental law, migration and cities.
A 60-credit research dissertation.
A UK Middlesex University degree delivered at the Dubai campus.

What You'll Study

Taught on campus. 180 credits including a dissertation.

Compulsory Modules

Global Governance for Sustainable Development30 credits
Sustainable Development and Human Rights15 credits
Research and Dissertation60 credits

Optional Modules

Choose from, for example:

Optional modules

Environmental Law and Governance30 credits
Climate Justice15 credits
Cities and Sustainable Development15 credits
Migration Debates and Governance15 credits
Intersectionality in Practice15 credits
Business and Human Rights15 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: An honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) or an equivalent qualification.

English: IELTS 6.5 overall, or an accepted equivalent.

Careers

Graduates work in sustainability, policy, international development, NGOs, government and corporate CSR and ESG roles.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), and by Dubai's KHDA. The degree is awarded by Middlesex University in the UK (QAA-reviewed).

Programme Details

Award

Master of Arts (MA)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

An honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Subject Area

Social Sciences

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 76,491/yr

Total tuition is AED 76,491 (inclusive of VAT). All students receive a minimum 10% academic scholarship, with further scholarships and grants available.

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